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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-10-1997 Council PacketM4 Public A ttendance Meeting D ate ~ / 0 ^ ^ C ouncil Planning C ommission Park Commission Other Please fill out the information REQUESTED BELOW FOR OUR CITY RECORDS. NAME (please print)ADDRESS PRESENT FOR (from agenda) NAME OR NUMBER 1. 2.. 3. 4, nnc?B ^ i-Oy __C'rooG Ui. r 11 ‘) 0 \ B S' C>c-r>o LkJ ■ 3 edU 7^/1.]I '; t K-1 I ^.n_^tiz ^ L nruK^/ s 7 /ir>vr* iL- 10. I. *y /fFr /Q//-yL/& / ^ ! 'A\ \r 4 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. «*U*S.4 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ^0 DATE: FebnS(^^997 /') ITEM NO: ^ Department Approval: Name Ron Moorse Title City Administrator Administrator Reviewed:Agenda Section: City Administrator’s Report Item Description: County Road 15 Roadway Project - Orono Lane Intersection The Council at its December 9, 1996 meeting approved final plans for the County Road 15 project. In January of 1997 the residents of Orono Lane expressed concerns regarding the safety of the intersection of Orono Lane and County Road 15 in relation to the lack of site distance around the curve to the west of the intersection. The residents have suggested the relocation of the Orono Lane intersection a substantial distance to the east to resolve the site distance problem. Staff has met with Hennepin County Highway Department staff to review the Orono Lane intersection issue. The current plans substantially improve the site distance at the intersection. The plans must meet minimum site distance standards in order for the project to be eligible for State Aid tunding. The current plans address the concerns expressed by the Orono Lane residents in the following manner. • The intersection will be reconfigured and reconstructed to place it at a right angle to County Road 15 which will improve the site distance around the curve. • The roadside portion of the hill on the curve will be regraded, resulting in the removal of the underbrush and some trees, to ereate an open site line a substantial distance around the curve. • Also, the County has agreed to expand the southern shoulder of County Road 15 into an acceleration lane east of Orono Lane. These improvements will more than double the site distance at the intersection, and will assist vehicles from Orono Lane in merging into the County Road 15 traffic flow. Although the plans call for g-ading the roadside portion of the hill at the curve; it is important to note that the majority of the hill, including the highest portion of the hill, will remain intact along with the majority of the trees. The hill and trees will continue to serve as a visual and noise buffer between the Orono Lane properties and County Road 15. Because the acceleration lane east of Orono Lane was not a part of the final plans approved by the Request for Council Action continued page 2 of 2 February 5,1997 County Road 15 Roadway Project - Orono Lane Intersection city, the County has requested the Council adopt a resolution directing the County to construct an acceleration lane east from the Orono Lane intersection on the south side of County Road 15. County staff will be prepared to present information regarding the planned improvements related to the intersection at the meeting. Intersection Relocation Option The option of relocating the Orono Lane intersection would provide a similar improvement in site distance, but would have substantially greater impacts and costs as follows: 1. 2. 3. The majority of the relocated Orono Lane would be built through a wetland. The filling of the wetland would have to be mitigated. Because the soils are poor under County Road 15 it is assumed the soils would be somewhat similar under the relocated Orono Lane. This would require a more expensive construction method such as surcharging. 4.The wetland area is heavily treed. The relocated Orono Lane would require the removal of a substantial amount of trees which could substantially reduce the noise and visual buffer the trees currently provide to the Orono Lane residents. 5.The relocation would require acquisition of a substantial amount of additional right-of-way. Staff Recommendation Because the currently planned intersection improvements will provide adequate site distance with substantially less impacts and costs than a relocation of the Orono Lane intersection, it is staffs recommendation that the planned intersection improvements be constructed versus relocating the intersection. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to adopt a resolution directing Hennepin County to construct an acceleration lane east from the Orono Lane intersection as part of the County Road 15 improvement project. S’» t -J" . A RESOLUTION DIRECTING HENNEPIN COUNTY TO CONSTRUCT AN ACCELERATION LANE EAST OF THE ORONO LANE INTERSECTION AS PART OF THE COUNTY ROAD 15 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WHEREAS, Hennepin County has agreed to expand the southern shoulder of County Road 15 into an acceleration lane east of Orono Lane to address safety concerns regarding the Orono Lane/ County Road 15 intersection, and WHEREAS, the County Road 15 project plans approved by the City did not include tlie acceleration lane, and WHEREAS, the acceleration lane will assist vehicles egressing from Orono Lane to merge into the traffic flow on County Road 15. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that tlie Orono City Council does hereby direct Hennepin County Public Works to construct an acceleration lane east of the Orono Lane intersection as part of the County Road 15 roadway improvement project. Adopted by the Council of the City of Orono, Minnesota at a regular meeting held February 10, 1997. A'lTLST:Gabriel Jabbour, Mayor Dorothy M. Hallin, City Clerk i0 U T|m00I 0 1 •i5 H* O ro•jd Im Ti H 2 fB bTl *£} X. •] I.-Jo•.n PROPOSED SITE DISTANCE ORONO LANE e CSAH 15 ou o •• Cj ** ^ lirTftt-hfiViV^H GOOD EVENING, I’M KARLA SPOONER OF 1385 ORONO LANE AND I'M SPEAKING FOR MY NEIGHBORS, MANY OF WHOM ARE HERE, REGARDING THE INTERSECTION OF ORONO LANE, ORONO-ORCHARD ROAD AND RT. 15. UNFORTURNA I’ELY, WE DID NOT KNOW ABOUT EARLIER DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE INTERSECTION AND RE-CONSTRUCTION OF RT. 15, AND AS A RESULT, WE ARE HERE AT THE LAST MINUTE ASKING THAT YOU HEAR US. WE ALL FEEL, AS DO FRIENDS, RELATIVES, AND SERVICE PEOPLE THAT HAVE TO EN1 ER ORONO LANE THA T WE LIVE AT ONE OF THE MOST DANGEROUS INTERSECTIONS IN ORONO. WE ARE ALSO CONCERNED THAT WHEN RT 15 IS COMPLETED, THE TRAFFIC AND SPEED WILL BE INTENSIFIED AND THE PROBLEM WILL JUST BE WORSE. MOST OF MY NEIGHBORS WILL GO AROUND THE BLOCK TO AVOID TRYING TO TURN LEFT ON RT. 15. THE SCHOOL BUS STOPS IN rHE MIDDLE OF R I’. 15 AND ORONO-ORCHARD, ORONO LANE AND LAST YEAR MY SON WAS NEARLY HIT, WHEN A PASSING CAR DIDN'T SEE I'HE BUS IN TIME TO S LOP. THE MIRROR WE INSTALLED SEVERAL YEARS AGO, TO FACILITATE SEEING EAST BOUND TRAFFIC IS INEFFECTIVE WHEN YOU HAVE. TO PULL SO FAR FORWARD TO SEE WEST BOUND TRAFI ’IC BIvCAUSE OF THE HUGE MOUNTAINS OF SNOW. IF ANY OF YOU DOUBT ITIE VERACITY OF OUR STATEMENT, PLEASE JOIN US ANY MORNING FROM 6:30 TO 9, OR AFTERNOON AFTER 4 P.M. AND TRY TO EITHER TURN LEFT OR GO ACROSS THE STREET. IF THE TRAFFIC FROM THE EAST AND WEST DOESN'T GET YOU, THE PEOPLE FROM ORONO-ORCHARD ROAD WILL. WE ATTENDED A MEETING LAS!' MONTH TO EXPRESS OUR CONCERNS AND REALIZED THAT THE ROAD DISCUSSION IS BASICALLY OVER. WE WERE TOLD BY THE ENGINEERS THAT TO REDESIGN THE INTERSECTION NOW, WOULD DELAY I HE CONTRUCTION OF RI 15 BY A YEAR. WE WERE ALSO TOLD THAT THE N'l ERSEC riON WOULD BE IMPROVED FROM WHAT IT IS NOW, TO ONE WITH A LONGER LINE OF SIGHT THAN CURRENTLY EXIST. AS A NEIGHBORHOOD, WE HAVE AGREED TO WAIT AND SEE IF THE INTERSECI'ION IS IN FACT IMPROVED AND SIGNIFICANTLY SAFER THAN IS NOW. AND, IN THE MEANTIME, WE WILL TRY TO ORGANIZE ANOTHER PLAN OF ACTION IN THE EVENTUALITY THAT THE INCREASED TRAFFIC AND SPEED ERASES WHATEVER GAINS MIGHT HAVE BEEN MADE. TONIGHT, IN ADDITION TO MAKING SURE OUR CONCF.RNS ARE ON RECORD, WE WOULD LIKE 'FHE COUNCIL TO COMMITTE TO CONSIDERING SEVERAL ISSUES. 1. THAT THE COUNCIL WOULD BE WILLING TO READDRESS THIS ISSUE AT A LATER DATE IF IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY BY OUR NEIGHBORHOOD. 2. THAT IF OUR NEIGHBOR WOULD DONATE NECESSARY LAND FOR A DIFFERENT ENTRANCE TO ORONO LANE, THE TOWN OF ORONO WOULD ACCEPT HIS DONATION, SO THAT HE MIGHT REALIZE A TAX INCENTIVE. 3. THAT IF OUR NEIGHBOR DONATED SAID LAND, THE TOWN OF ORONO WOULD CONSIDER A REDUCTION OF PROPERTY TAXES FOR HIM. 4. THAT II' OUR NEIGHBOR DONATED SAID LAND, THE TOWN OF ORONO WOULD GRAN I' HIM THE SAME HARDCOVER USAGE 111 AT HE PRESENTLY ENJOYS. 5. FINALLY, THAT THE TOWN OF ORONO WILL HELP US GE T WHA TEVER WE TLANDS APPROVAL NECESSARY TO MAKE AGREED UPON CHANGES. I ALSO HAVE LETTERS TO GIVE YOU FROM HANK AND GAIL SEE, WHOM WERE UNABLE TO ATTEND. INCLUDED WITH THE l.ETTER IS A PE'I’ITION SIGNED BY THEIR SERVICE PFXJPLE. EXPRESSING CONCERN ABOUT THE IN TERSECTION. ADDITIONALLY, YOU HAVE RECEN TLY RECEIVED LETTERS FROM THE NOLANS. BETSY NOR TON AND DANA WELLS EXPRESSING THEIR CONCERNS OVER THE INTERSECTION. MY NEIGHBORS MAY HAVE SOMETHING TO ADD TO MY STATEMENT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATION OF THIS MA11 ER. GAIL AND HENRY SEE 1389 Orono Lane Wayzata, Minnesota 55391 I cbruary 8. 1997 Mayor Gabriel Jabbour and Council Members City Admisiraiion 2750 Kelle\' Parkway Orono Minnesota 55356 Dear Council Members: We regret that we will be unable to attend the Orooo City Council meeting on February 10 when > ou will consider the issue of the Orono lane/Coumy Road 15 intersection. The Orono lane neighbors have met to discuss this issue, and the Spooners will speak fo- us. In addition, we ha\ e in recent das s asked friends and service people who visit Orono lane how they feel about the entrance/exit. All agree that this is the most dangerous intersection in the area, and have been willing to sign a petition which is attached. No one seems to disagree. The town engineer, the country engineer agree. The problem is that nobody wants to do any thing tc remedy the situation. lliis is not just the residents problem. An accident resulting in a serious injur>’ or death would undoubtedly involve a non-resident of Orono lane and possibly two non-residents. It is a miracle that such an accident has not occurred. Must we wait for it t(j happen before the cit\' and countr>' respond? lliank you for the opportunity to bring our concerns to >our attention. Sincerelv, cc:Ronald J. Moorse i ^ xt r\.-t ^ ’ nt vr«n-' I • PETITION TO CORRECT ORONO LANE/ROUTE IS INTERSECTION Rftgldiintu f%i Orftnn I anA NAME ADDRESS PHONE /OS' sT- KXJ ay*K<4*7<» '7 3^3 m’fSrnA^// f S S t,/A^A^f % 1 ^ jUfCAiJ^ $^a) ' i?i>- IS9 t ■■'1 PETITION TO CORRECT ORONO LANE/ROUTE 15 INTERSECTION \J^ ' i r ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JANUARY 27,1997 MEETING F'EB 1 0 JQQ7 ROLL C/TV of ORONO The Council met on the above mentioned date with the following members present: Mayor Gabriel Jabbour, Council Members J. Diann Goetten, Charles Kelley, and Barbara Peterson. Representing Staff were City Administrator Ron Moorse, City Attorney Tom Radio, Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator Michael Gaffron, Planner Elizabeth Van Zomeren, Public Services Director Greg Gappa, and Recorder Sherry Frost. Mayor Jabbour called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. (#1) OATH OF OFFICE - COREY FARNIOK, POLICE OFFICER City Administrator Moorse administered the oath of office to Corey Farniok as Police Officer. (*#2) CONSENT AGENDA Items #7, 8, 11. 14, and 15 were added to the Consent Agenda. Goetten moved, Peterson seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (*W) REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 13,1997 Goetten moved, Peterson seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 13, 1997. Vote; Ayes 4, Nay 0. PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS Susan Wilson invited the Council to attend the Friend of the Parks Award Ceremony on Monday, February 3, 1997 at 7.00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS No report was given. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. “minutes of the regular orono city council MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 27.1997 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT (#4) #2195 GENMAR INDUSTRIES, 1449 SHORELINE DRIVE - COMMERCIAL SITE PLANA'ARIANCES - RESOLUTION #3835 The Applicant was represented by Mary McConnell and Jeffery Melby. Gafffon reported that the application was for a commercial site plan review and variances to the lake side, street setbacks, hardcover, and structure within the 75' setback. Issues involve boat storage, lot area, and lot depth, number of parking stalls and location, tree removal in the 0-75', and CUP and variances for land alteration over 100 cubic yards for stormwater ponding and parking lot expansion. The proposal calls for replacement of the existing 30'x80', 2-story, building located 20' from the lakeside with a 24'x48', 1-story, building. The smaller pond on the property was built in 1989 and would require expansion. A new use under this proposal is for boat storage. Toilet facilities would be located in the building on the east side for the slip customers. The proposal was tabled at the November Planning Commission Meeting to allow for revisions made to the plans. The Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions at their recent January meeting. Gaffron indicated that the new building would be located in the same area as the existing building. The floor plan includes office space and toilet facilities with access from the outside. An issue for consideration is the storage of boats in the yard. It is the intent of Kings Cove of Hastings to lease the properly acting as site manager to accommodate sales of boats. Green space will be used to display up to 6 boats and 12 lake slips for display and demonstration. The new building will still be partially located in the 0-75* setback and 47' from the lakeside. Street setback is 30'. The existing building is located 1 2' from the street, and the new building is proposed at 17'. The new building will meet the required 10' side setback. Gaftron noted that boat storage is not allowed in the 0-75' according to the code. Gaffron reviewed the parking code for operations and slip usage. There are currently 68 parking stalls for the 1 1 1 slips on the Tanager Lake side and in Brown's Bay. Required is 6 parking stalls per 10 slips. Eight stalls are needed for sales and three parking stalls for the employees for a total of 78 stalls. The code does not differentiate between slips in the water for customers with slips or display slips. The Applicant does not see the need for additional parking stalls. The Planning Commission did not agree with the applicant. . ^ I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITV' COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 27, 1997 (#4 - #2195 Genmar Industries - Continued) The change in the stormwater pond will depend on the number of additional stalls required. The proposal calls for expansion of the pond as it currently does not meet NURP standards. A rectangular shape will result if 3 additional parking stalls are required. If 10 additional stalls are required, the pond would be of a linear nature. The pond will be located in the 0-75' setback. Gaffron reported that the Planning Commission is pleased with the addition of the toilet facilities and recommended continuation of providing satellite facilities on the Tanager Lake side. The portable toilets would be located within 75' of the lake and would be screened on three sides. Other issues of concern by the Planning Commission include site operations, intensification of use and the parking. The Planning Commission recommended approval with 3 additional parking stalls for a total of 71 where 78 stalls are required. The reasoning behind this decision is based on limiting hardcover. The full expansion would add another 1800' of hardcover. This recommendation would result in a minor decrease in hardcover. The site is also restricted with its location so near to the lake. The Planning Commission did not feel it was appropriate to allow parking on the west side of the road (Application #2196). Additional parking on the east and west sides was allowed in 1 989 for the increased number of slips. The Planning Commission felt this recommendation was a good balance of owner rights and the best interest of the public. Gaffron informed the Council that the variances could be granted with a determination made on the number of stalls with conditions, a decrease could be required in the number of slips, or a denial of the variances He noted that in the case of a denial, the applicant could remodel the existing building and use it as a maintenance facility. The resolution' drafted gives Council findings. Gaffron indicated the need to review the issues. He asked that a conclusion be drawn if the building is approved and use found appropriate in light of the parking variances Jabbour asked for clarification from Staff on views regarding classification of boat slips versus marina usage Gaffron said the code does not make the distinction whether the use is rental or otherwise noting both generate traffic He felt there was a definite need for a variance. Jabbour indicated the importance for the record in noting the lack of distinction made in the code for the type of slip usage. Gaffron said the Planning Commission agrees and saw the need for variance due to the constraints of the property and environmental reasons. Kelley said he feels a slip is a slip regardless of how the use is generated He noted this has historically been a problem. Peterson and Goetten agreed. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 27, 1997 (U4 - #2195 Genmar Industries - Continued) Jabbour indicated that the Planning Commission did not clarify hardships. GafTron responded that the physical aspects were stipulated in the resolution findings. The property is said to not meet the 200 ’ required depth. There are 3+ acres total including both the east and west properties. The code itself is clear on parking requirements. GafFron indicated that the applicant's rationale regarding distinction of use of slips was not founded by the Planning Commission. The code calls for a 7-stall variance. Gaflron reported that the property on the west is restricted by its topography. Parking would cause destruction to the bluff. This forces the parking to be provided on the east lot but the majority of the parking w ould occur in the 0-75' setback. He reiterated that the requirement of 10 additional stalls would contribute to the hardcover by approximately 1800 s f in the 0-75 ’ setback. The 3-stall requirement would reduce hardcover. Gaffron said the code shows the need for the property owner to be responsible for traffic management and safety. The neighbors are concerned with traffic congestion. The marina has been in conformance with the parking requirement in the past, however, and presently, other marinas are known to be non-conforming. Gaffron clarified the number of stalls necessary for Kelley. With 111 slips and the current 68 stalls, 11 additional parking stalls are required to handled the 8 slips for sales and 3 for employees use. Jabbour explained that the City is interested in limiting any parking on the west lot due to the topography. There is shown the ability to have increased parking on the east lot and enough hardships to warrant consideration of the request Jabbour indicated that the property owner has the right to use the existing building Although future Councils cannot be bound by decisions made today, Jabbour said it was important for the applicant to understand that the same logic used today to increase the property ’s usage cannot be used in the future for any ffirther expansion McConnell informed Jabbour that the ' applicant would be willing to withdraw Application #2196 if approval was granted for the improvements on the cast property. Jabbour indicated the need to show on the record the history of w’hat is occurring on the properties. Jabbour noted the justifications for allowing approval of the application w ith the ability to use the existing building, a decrease in hardcover, a smaller replacement building, and the need to not impact the bluff area to the west. Council inquired about winter use. Gaff ron reported that the operating aspects of the business will be formalized in the conclusions of the resolution Item #5, page 12 of 15 of the resolution, notes there w ill be no winter operations with storage limited to use by the employees. The number of 5 boats is given. Jabbour responded that it was his opinion that the City should not restrict the winter use as it is an allowable use under the code. He found it to be a philosophical issue of where people would like to store their boats and what is reasonable. Jabbour said, although the use is not being considered today under the current lease, it is a permitted use. He does not believe that the City should take what is an appropriate use and make it unallowable and feels it is the prerogative of the property owner to make that decision. Goetten agreed with Jabbour. Peterjon also agreed noting the lot has been Rill of boats being storage in the past. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 27,1997 (#4 - #2195 Genmar Industries - Continued) Jabbour said he sees the need to be consistent with the ordinance regarding parking in the front yard, however. Goetten said that issue could be dealt with in the future. Gaffron noted that the annual licensing requires a site plan which shows the uses during each time of the year. Jabbour said he felt the real issue was with the summer use and would like to allow the winter use to be left up to the property owner so it does not have to be revisited in the future. Peterson stated she did not want to see boats being stored on the grass on the lake side of the building. She noted the decrease in the building size results in more green space, and it should be left open. Gaffron responded that the Planning Commission felt the boats would otherwise be displayed in the parking lot itself The applicant had noted that the area for display purposes had been hardcover, and they were attempting to maintain it as green space. Gaffron did not necessarily agree that the green space could be maintained as green by this use. Kelley said he agrees with Peterson in not allowing the green space to be used for boat display. Goetten said she gave alot of thought to these issues. White she is not totally for having boats displayed in the green space, it is of lesser concern to her because of the decrease in building size. It is her hope that the area will be kept fairly open. The green space is to be used for display of up to 6 boats. McConnell said these boats would range from 19 ’ to 24' in length. McConnell said the storage area is necessary for the site to function as a sales operation without using the parking lot itself * Kelley commented that if he w as considering the purchase of a boat, he would want to try the boat out. These boats will also be located in the slips for such trial use. Kelley noted the views would open up if the green space was left and preferred the boats to be placed elsewhere Jabbour said he does not feel the green space can be maintained with this proposed use. He inquired about the size of the parking stalls. Gaffron reported the requirement is I0 ’x20'. Jabbour said he w ould prefer the number of boats allowed in this area be limited to a ma.\imum number of 4. Kelley noted that the size difference between the e.xisting building and proposed building would allow about two boats to be displayed. Peterson asked if the application is denied, whether the original building would be used for sales. McConnell said the current building is used for boat maintenance and storage, and the applicant would continue that use. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 27,1997 (#4 - #2195 Genmar Industries - Continued) Jabbour asked the applicant if the use of the green space could be limited to 2 boats. McConnell said with the boats on trailers, they would need space for 4 boats minimum as it is important to the success of the business to have a critical mass on display and in the water. She said she had felt the Council's main concern was with parking and feels they can maintain the green space. Jabbour noted the parking lot could be used for display in the winter when times overlap the months noted for the operation to be open. He asked if the display boats could be kept within the e.\isting footprint of the building. Kelley said he does not agree. He felt that by allowing a variance for parking, the concept was to free up more green space. Peterson agreed with Kelley. Goetten asked the applicant if less boats could be displayed on the green space. McConnell felt the minimum would be 4 boats. Jabbour felt it is difficult to stipulate the number of boats when boats come in different sizes. He preferred maintaining the number of boats that would fit within a certain footprint. Planning Commissioner Schroeder questioned the ability of the applicant to increase the number of slips with the amount of shoreline available. Gaffron said the LMCD allows a specific density If the breakwater is included, the applicant would be allowed about 330 slips with 1 per 29' of shoreline. He noted there are other restraints that limit this ability, such as parking facilities. Schroeder said the Commission's point was to limit the amount of parking available to the number of slips cannot increase. McConnell suggested an alternative. She noted the Planning Commission recommended approval of 3 additional parking stalls. If the approval was granted for 10 additional stalls to accommodate boat storage, the applicant would be willing to eliminate any display in the lake yard. Goetten said she would not approve this alternative. The Council in noting their difference of opinions, commented that the existing building could be used as a maintenance facility with permit approval. Jabbour indicated that the proposal would be a major improvement to the property. Goetten asked for clarification on tree removal and replacement. The code calls for trees 6" for larger located in the 0-75' setback to be replaced tree for tree (not inch for inch). This proposal calls for the necessary tree replacement but it will not necessarily occur in the same area due to the site limitations. McConnell reported that the applicant did an evaluation of the site to decide whether to repair the e.xisting building and use as a maintenance facility or to enhance the property and use consistent with their goals for the future. McConnell said the Planning Commission's recommendation is acceptable to the applicant. 4 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 27,1997 (#4 - #2195 Genmar Industries - Continued) Kelley inquired about any environmental testing done on the property. McConnell was unaware of any. Jabbour felt that at the time of purchase in 1 986 there would have to have been some of this testing done. During public comments, Dana Welles, 1397 Orono Lane, reported a number of neighbors look directly at the property from the lake side. She felt the proposal was attractive. She is concerned with winter storage. Welles said the building acts as a shield for them from viewing the parking lot. She feels the new building is preferable. Welles is concerned with the possibility of the number and configuration of slips changing. She would like to see this be monitored by the LMCD. She said she opposes the use of the breakwater in the shoreline figures for possible expansion. Jabbour informed her that the Council is not in favor of further development of the lake and is restrictive in that area. He would like to see a harbor limitation be invoked by the City which would affect 300’ into the shore. The copy of the letter sent to the LMCD by Welles was noted and is part of the packet information. Welles likes the yellow lighting for the docks noting this lighting used by Windward Marina. She noted one street light is fluorescent and would prefer the lights to be of low wattage Jabbour said the spotlight is over the satellite facilities. Gaffron reported that the light according to the code should spill downwards and be shielded. McConnell said she would follow up on this. Jabbour asked that the occupancy permit, if the application is approved, not be sent until the lighting is to code. Mr. Reber cited his letter sent expressing his concerns. He would like to see less traffic, Jabbour noted the conflict with parking versus impacting of the bluff area. Jabbour commented that if the facility is used for maintenance, there would be a large number of trailers with boats parked on the property. He sees the proposal as a better alternative. Goetten said she feels there would be more problems with boat service on the property than with the number of boats being requested for display. Kelley questioned whether the applicant was using the ruse of considering the facility for maintenance to gain approval of their application noting the facility has not been used for maintenance for some time. McConnell noted that the Wayzata facility was closed last year where the maintenance was occurring. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 27,1997 (#4 - #2195 Genmar Industries - Continued) Jabbour noted the number of marinas that would be interested in purchasing this property. If that scenario was to occur, Jabbour felt there would once again be maintenance of boats occurring on the property. He felt this proposal by the applicant paralleled more the goals of the City. He is concerned with applying the code consistently. Peterson questioned if the application was denied and the facility became used for maintenance, where the cars and boats would be parked. It was felt that a violation of the ordinance would most likely occur. Gaffron noted the problem with enforcement as occurs in other marinas. Jabbour moved, Goetten seconded, to approve Resolution #3835 with the modification to allow winter hours and use in the winter. The summer use would be limited to 4 or less boats displayed out of the water in the green space to the maximum of the square footage of the existing footprint. Applicant is to maintain the green space as green. Gaffron clarified changes to the resolution as drafted; Item 2B on page 12 will show the addition of "1 for 1 tree replacement"; 5g will be eliminated; 5h will stated to "not exceed 4 boats and maintain boat display within building footprint", 5i will remain; 51 will be reconfigured. Gaffron said the code allows for winter and summer site plan*- 80% for storage to include sales. The resolution currently notes a summer plan only. Jabbour and Goetten amended their motion to include the preceding paragraph, Kelley noted his concern whether an environmental statement was completed in 1986.% It was determined that the building will be inspected when the excavation occurs. Melby said they would scoop out the old building. It was reported that the old concrete, foundation and basement would require removal. The work would begin as soon as the permits were granted and weather permits. The Council informed Gaffron that they were satisfied with the bathroom facilities as proposed as well as maintaining the satellite toilets and proposed screening. Jabbour said it would be up to the applicant regarding the method of boat head pump out but it must be provided at all times. He did not believe a portable pump would handle the amount stored in the larger boats. If a dedicated spot is required, McConnell said it would occur in the boat well area. Vote; Ayes 3, Nays 1, Peterson. 8 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CUT COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 27,1997 (#5) #2196 GENMAR INDUSTRIES, 1449 SHORELINE DRIVE - LAND ALTERATION CUPA^ARIANCES - DENIAL RECOMMENDATION The Applicant was represented by Mary McConnell and Jeffery Melby. Gafiron reported that the application was reviewed by the Planning Commission, who recommended denial of the proposed parking lot on the west side of CoRd 15. The 28 proposed parking spaces would mainly be located outside of the 0-75' setback but would have a major impact on a bluff A new access had been approved by Hennepin County but the new northerly location would cause the driveway to e.xtend into the 0-75' setback. This proposal would cut 15-20 ’ off of the bluff The Commission felt the proposal is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The DNR also recommended denial of the application noting the hardships to be self-created. The Planning Commission's recommendation for denial is based on environmental issues and the lack of suitable hardships. Staff recommends denial and asks for conceptual direction in order to draff a denial resolution. Jabbour acknowledged the Applicant's proposed withdrawal of Application #2196 when approval was granted for Application #2 195 but Jabbour preferred the draft resolution for denial to show a history of what has occurred on the property and to tie it into Application #2195. He noted that this property has been used twice in the past to gain variance approval on the property located across the street (Application #2195). Gaftfon said he would also prefer action taken and a record shown. Goctten agreed noting there is no justification found for the parking lot as proposed. Peterson questioned whether there could be more identification for the crosswalk to increase safety. Jabbour noted the recent law whereby cars must stop for pedestrians % entering a crosswalk. This location does not allow for good sight distance, however. Gaffron indicated that the crosswalk had been part of the 1988 review. Peterson asked Staff to explore options, and Jabbour directed Staff to review the safety concerns of the crosswalk. Disturbance of soils in the 0-75' setback was mentioned and the possibility of using fill on this property. Goetten moved, Pelf*rson seconded, to conceptually denial Application #2196 and direct Staff to draft a resolution of denial for presentation at the February 10 Council Meeting. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 27,1997 (#6) #2200 WILLIAM ELLIS, 2435 NORTH SHORE DRIVE - VARIANCES - RESOLUTION #3836 The Applicant was represented by Robert Harris. Van Zomeren reported that the application is a request for approval of lot area, lot width, side setback and hardcover variances within the 250-500' setback area to allow construction of a new residence. The 1.3 acre property is located in the LR-1A zotung district which requires 2 acres. The new residence would be located in the approximate footprint of the existing residence and requires a 34.6% lot area variance. The lot width at the shoreline is 127' and 120' at the 75' setback where 200' is required resulting in a 40% variance request. The required side yard setback is 30 ’. The existing and proposed east side yard is at 16.2' and 13.5' for the west side yard. The 250-500' setback area allows 30% hardcover. The property currently exists at 36.6% and is proposed at 36.5% hardcover for a 6.5% variance. Van Zomeren noted that the Planning Commission recommended approval. Harris had no additional comments. There were no public comments. Goetten moved, Peterson seconded, to approve Resolution #3836. Vole; Ayes 4, Nays 0. (City Attorney Radio arrived at this time.) MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT Jabbour reported having received telephone calls regarding the Maxwell Bay Access. Jabbour voiced concern with a proposed LMCD ordinance that would allow cities and other agencies to accumulate lakeshore segments owned at various locations around the lake for dock usage at one location. Jabbour noted that the majority of the lake shore is in Orono yet Orono does not own any docks. Peterson questioned whether this could have an affect on Norenberg Park. Radio saw the situation as two separate issues of transfer and development. Jabbour directed City Attorney Radio to investigate how the city may invoke harbor limits which would affect 300' into the lake from the shore line. He will report back with more information at the first meeting in March. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 27,1997 (Mayor/Council Report - Continued) Goetten reported on the concerns expressed by the residents of Orono Lane with regard to safety and the environmental issues of CoRd 15. These residents have not received notification on all of the meetings regarding the improvement project. The residents would like to see the Orono Lane intersection moved more to the east than is currently shown These residents spoke with Jabbour and Goetten outside the chambers dunng the January Planning Commission meeting regarding their concerns. They were informed that at the February 10 Council meeting the Council would hear their concerns regarding ti?e access, traffic congestion, speed , and U-tums. Jabbour asked Moorse to provide the necessary information. The County infomied Jabbour that the application would have to be reviewed from the beginning in order to have the access changed. Jabbour informed the residents that they may need to look at contributing toward any access change. Goetten asked that notification be given to those residents including Mr. Harrison regarding the meeting date. Moorse said a chanp in access would affect the cost of right-of-way. At this time, the intersection is not being moved but extended and placed at a right angle to increase the safety. Jabbour smd he informed the residents that the Council would not reconsider the whole project. Goetten expressed concern for traffic coming out from Orono Orchard Road now and after the construction takes place Kelley felt it would be difficult to alleviate the problems near the Harrison residence and noted the speed of the cur\ e was an issue for the County. Jabbour indicated the problems for Orono of east-west travel. Kelley inquired from Gaftron if the State Legislature has done further review regarding septic systems Gaffron said there have been meetings to discuss the 3' separation but nothing further has been identified. ' Kelley noted the need for an emergency access somewhere between the east CoRd 6 in the technical design of the Alternate 6 Proposal for Highway 12. Jabbour informed him that this will occur. Jabbour extended his sympathy and sorrow over the recent death of Norman Paurus a long time Orono resident, who has served the City well in many capacities. Paurus had been on the Council and chaired the LMCD. He continued to serve the City by providing his input and monitoring activities. ENGINEER REPORT {*U1) PAY REQUEST U2 - KELLY AVENUE SANITARY SEWER Goetten moved, Peterson seconded, to approve Pay Request U2 for the Kelly Avenue Sanitary Sewer to Widmer, Inc. in the .mount of $1,807.67. Vote; Ayes 4, Nay 0. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 27,1997 (*#8) PAY REQUEST #7 FINAL - BROWN ROAD RECONSTRUCTION Goetten moved, Peterson seconded, to approve Pay Request #7 for the Brown Road Reconstruction Project to Buffalo Bituminous in the amount of $29,791.98. Vote; Ayes 4, Nay 0. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT (#9) APPOINTMENT TO COUNCIL VACANCY - RESOLUTION #3837 Peterson moved, Goetten seconded, to appoint Richard Flint to fill the vacancy on the City Council effective February 1, 1997 for the term ending December 31, 1998. Peterson stated that Flint is well qualified, respected, has worked hard for the City and has shown proof of his abilities through his chairmanship of the Park Commission. Jabbour agreed with Peterson's assessment noting that all of these qualities combined qualify him for the appointment. Flint ’s contributions, the fact that he is well versed with the needs of the City and shares the vision in line with the Comprehensive Plan, as well as the number of votes he received in the election qualify him for the position. Vote. Ayes 4, Nays 0. Flint, being in attendance, was congratulated and welcomed to the Council. (#10) PARK COMMISSION VACANCIES Jabbour informed Moorse that he would like to delay any appointments to the vacancies on the Park Commission until further advertisement can be done, review of the applications is complete, and Richard Flint has an opportunity to provide input. Jabbour asked that the response letter to the applicants notes the new Council and their desire to speak with the candidates. Interviews will be scheduled for the first Council meeting in March, 1997. (*#ll) DAN HANDLIN, 3860 NORTH SHORE DRIVE - TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY ASSESSMENT WAIVER - RESOLUTION #3838 Goetten moved, Peterson seconded, to adopt Resolution #3838 Confirming Citys Intent to Not Re-Assess Lot 23, Block 7, Crystal Bay View for 1963-1965-1970 Sewer and Water Improvements. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. (#12) ORONO ICE ARENA, INC. - PAYMENT OF SEWER AND W ATER CONNECTION CHARGES Moorse reported that the Orono Ice Arena, Inc. w'ould like the ability to pay the sewer and water connection charges of $101,880 through a payment plan over a five year period with interest. 12 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 27, 1997 (#12 - Orono Ice Arena - Continued) Jabbour said he felt this request was reasonable but asked that findings be made showing that allowing the payment schedule would not be setting a precedent. Radio will present the resolution at the next Council meeting. Kelley noted that the Ice Arena group has a five year payment schedule for gift contributions. The payment plan requested would correspond to their cash flow schedule. Jabbour commented that the philosophy of self­ funding is in tune with the philosophy of the City. Radio will reference the group ’s civic nature, charitable and non-profit affiliation. Jabbour moved, Goetten seconded, to direct Staff to draft a resolution with findings noted agreeing with the concepts as presented. Vote; Ayes 4, Nays 0. (#13) TERMINATION OF SUBURBAN ALLIANCE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT - RESOLUTION #3839 Moorse reported that the resolution is the final action necessary to terminate the West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board, also known as the Suburban Alliance. The majority of the member cities feel the need to dissolve the organization in order to create a new way to handle the activities currently under its agreement. GoeO ’en questio'ned if one city wooid l>e able to stop t.he dissolution process noting four cities have not yet come to the same conclusion Moorse noted several cities are sorting out the need to pay for past obligations of the organization. He reported that the dissolution will move forward and Orono will be eliminated from any agreement by January, 1998. % Kelley moved, Peterson seconded, to adopt Resolution #3839 terminating the West Hennepin Human Serv’ices Planning Board (Suburban Alliance). Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. (*#14) BID AWARDS 1997 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT TRUCK REPLACEMENTS Goetten moved, Peterson seconded, to purchase a single axle dump taxk from Boyer Ford under the State of Minnesota contract for an amount not to exceed $65,972, a 3/4 ton pickup/snow plow from Grossman Chevrolet under the Hennepin County contract for an amount not to exceed $23,525, and a 1/2 ton pickup from Grossman Chevrolet under the Hennepin County contract for an amount not to e.xceed $18,263. Funds to be expended from the Improvement and Equipment Outlay Fund. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. (*#15) DONATION TO POLICE DEPARTMENT Goetten moved, Peterson seconded, to approve the acceptance of a donation of $600 from French Creek Homeowners Association toward the purchase of police department equipment. Vote; Ayes 4, Nays 0. 13 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 27,1997 CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT City Attorney Radio had no report. (•#16) LICENSES Goetten moved, Peterson seconded, to approve the following licenses: Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. Special Event Permit - Spring Home Preview John Thomas - Custom Homes 2425 Old Beach Road March 8 through March 23, 1997 Residential Kennel -Wayne E. and Gayle D. Carrier 1376 North Arm Drive Cigarette Licenses - John O'Sullivan Culvers 3440 Shoreline Drive John O'Sullivan O'Sullivan's 2240 Shadywood Road Leroy Koehnen Navarre Amoco 3360 Shoreline Drive Steven Cor' Navarre Liquors, Inc. 3421 Shoreline Drive Bill Wear Orono Self Service 2160 Wayzata Blvd. Jimmie Holtz Jimmie's Lounge 3380 Shoreline Drive Richard Kohn Wayzata Country Club 200 Wayzata Blvd. Richard Bloomquist Rick's Super Valu 3333 Shoreline Drive 1i (•#17) BILLS Goetten moved, Peterson seconded, to approve payment of the All Funds Account Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL meeting held ON JANUARY 27,1997 ADJOURNMpT Mayor JabboUr adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m. Gabriel Jabbour, Mayor ATTEST: Dorothy M. Hallin, City Clerk DATE: JaniftfyM, 1997 ^0^0/vo ITEM NO.: ^ Department Approval: . Name Michael P. Gaffron ^ Title Projects Coordinator Administrator Reviewed:Agenda Section: Zoning Item Description: #2196 Genmar Industries, Inc. - 1449 Shoreline Drive - Conditional Use Permit/Variance - Denial Resolution At the January 27th meeting, Council conceptually denied the request for conditional use permit and variances for excavation and hardcover within the 0-75 ’ lakeshore setback zone and extensive land alteration and intensive vegetation clearing in a bluff impact zone to accommodate a parking lot on the west side of Shoreline Drive. The vote was 4-0 for conceptual denial. Council directed staff to prepare a formal resolution for denial for adoption at the February 10th meeting. The attached resolution incorporates findings noted by the Planning Commission and by the Council. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt the attached resolution for denial. Proposed Motion: Moved by__________, seconded by_________, to adopt Resolution No. ______denying variances and conditional use permit for Genmar Industries, Inc. at 1449 Shoreline Drive. A RESOLUTION DENYING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PER MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTION 10.03, SUBDIVISION 21 AND DENYING VARIANCES PER MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTIONS 10.22, SUBDIVISION 2; 10.55, SUBDIVISION 8; AND 10.56, SUBDIVISIONS 16(1), (J) AND (L) FILE #2196 WHEREAS, the City of Orono is a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota; and WHEREAS, pursuant to State Statutes 412 et. seq. and 462 et. seq., the City Council of the City of Orono has adopted zoning regulations for the protection of the public health, safety and general welfare; and WHEREAS, Genmar Industries, Inc. (hereinafter "the applicant") is the owner of the property located at 1449 Shoreline Drive within the City of Orono (hereinafter "the City") and legally described as follows: Exhibit A attached vnercinafter "the property"); and WHEREAS, the applicant has applied to the City of Orono for a conditional use permit and variances to permit the construction of a 28 stall parking lot on the west side of Shoreline Drive, requesting the following specific approvals: 1. Conditional use permit for land alteration in excess of 100 cubic yards per Section 10.03, Subdivision 21. Variance for land alterations within 75’ of the shoreline of Lake Minnetonka per Sections 10.22. Subdivision 2; 10.55, Subdivision 8; and 10.56, Subdivision 16(J). 3. Variance for hardcover within 75' of the shoreline where no hardcover is normally allowed, and for hardcover in the 75-250' lakeshore setback zone in excess of the normal 25% hardcover allowance, per Sections 10.22, Subdivision 2; 10.55, Subdivision 8; and 10.56, Subdivision 16(L). Page 1 of 9 4. Variance for intensive vegetation clearing within 75' of the shoreline and in a bluff impact zone per Section 10.56, Subdivision and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the application; the recommendations of the City staff and the Planning Commission; and the comments and \uiUen statements submitted by the applicant. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Orono, Minnesota hereby denies the requested conditional use permit and variances as described above based on one or more of the following findings of fact concerning this property: FINDINGS 1. 2. The property is located in the B-2 Lakeshore Business District. The property consists of 3.3 acres in land area, of which 1.86 acres is located east of Shoreline Drive and 1.44 acres is located west of Shoreline Drive. 72% of the property on the west side of Shoreline Drive is within 75' of the shoreline^where hardcover, intensive vegetation clearing, and land alteration are prohibited by the Orono zoning code. 3.On the west side of Shoreline Drive, hardcover in the 0-75' zone is proposed to increase from .06% to 7.30% to accommodate the 25' wide access driveway at the north end of the proposed parking lot. In the 75-250' zone, hardcover is proposed to increase from 0% to 53.57% where only 25% hardcover is allowed. 4.The portion of property proposed for conversion to parking lot is by definition a bluff, based upon the following criteria: A. The feature lies within the shoreland district. B. The slope rises at least 25' above the OHWL (according to information submitted by the applicant the slope actually rises 40-45' above the OHWL). C. The grade from the toe of the bluff to a point 25' or more above the OHWL is greater than 30%. Based on the zoning code definition of "toe of bluff the grade is 63%. although at some locations it is 100% or a 1:1 slope. D. The slope drains toward Lake Minnetonka. 5. The proposed excavation of approximately 5,000 cubic yards of earth would result Page 2 of 9 __i in the complete destruction and removal of this blufT feature. 6. Shoreland Ordinance Section 10.56, Subdivision 16(1) prohibits removal of live trees within the 0-75' lakeshore setback area that are 6" or greater in diameter, unless permit has been issued by City staff. That code section requires replacement by an equivalent number of trees of a size and nature found acceptable to City staff. Section 16(1-2) prohibits intensive vegetation clearing within 75' of the shoreline and on steep slopes and in bluff impact zones. Intensive vegetation clearing is defined as the complete removal of trees or shrubs in a contiguous patch, strip, row or block. Because virtually the entire bluff feature is within the bluff impact zone, the proposed excavation in an area approximately 100' wide and 200' long would be considered as intensive vegetation clearing. 7. The 1980 City of Orono Community Management Plan ("Comprehensive Plan") contains a number of general land use and environmental protection goals and policies with which the proposed land alteration would be inconsistent, as follows: A. B. General Land Use Policy No. 6 on page 4-13 indicates that "Lake shorelines will be protected from alteration. Shoreland areas whether bluff, b^ach or flood plain, are sensitive environmental features with significant impact on lake water quality, aesthetic values and land use function. These same factors act to draw development which can be destructive if not properly regulated. Natural vegetation in the shoreland areas will be preserved insofar as practical and reasonable in order to retard surface runoff and soil erosion, and to utilize excess nutrients. Clear cutting w'ill be prohibited ..." General Land Use Policy No. 13 states "Future de\ elopments must enhance the environment. Land development should respect and enhance the unique natural features of the site and the general environmental assets of the community. Prcser\ ation of natural views, vegetation, drainage and general respect for unique site features always produce more aesthetic results and lasting \ alue for the property owner and the community than does wholesale alteration of the landscape or mathematical division to the highest possible density". Page 3 of 9 C. The Environmental Protection Goals on page 3-20 state that "Lake shorelines will be protected from alteration. Natural vegetation in shoreland areas will be preserved insofar as practical and reasonable in order to retard surface runoff and soil erosion, and to utilize excess nutrients. Clear cutting will be prohibited. In areas of soil or wave action erosion, natural stone rip rap shoreline protection will be encouraged." 8. The City of Orono has on past occasions relied on these and other principals contained within the Comprehensive Plan, to deny land alteration conditional use permits and specifically, variances for grading within the 0-75' lakeshore setback zone, in cases where excavation and lowering of the natural lakeshore grades was proposed in order to allow the creation of a walkout residence, for instance. The City has long taken the position that such excavations create an artificial and unnatural lakeshore appearance. 9. The existing bluff proposed to be excavated has the appearance of a natural feature on the landscape. The State archeologist has given an opinion that this is a natural remnant glacial feature and likely is not dredge spoil. The Council finds that the alteration of this bluff as proposed would be inconsistent with the goals and pplicies in the Comprehensive Plan generally and as noted specifically above. 10. The applicants have suggested that the property area and configuration are such that the proposed use can only be accomplished if hardcover variances are approved. The City Council finds that this fact is not a hardship to the property, but .s clear indication that this portion of the property is not suitable for the proposed use as a parking lot. 11 . Applicants have indicated that safety is a concern and should be considered a justification for granting the variances. The Council finds that the underlying reason for this variance request is the overdevelopment of the dockage system on Tanager Lake. In 1989 the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District approved an expansion from the pre-existing 25 slips on Tanager Lake to 64 slips, an increase of 39 slips. The LMCD approved this increase without apparent consideration of the ability of the land base to support such an increase in intensity of use. Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.41, Subdivision 8(E) states that required parking spaces may not be Page 4 of 9 separated by a public roadway from the dock, a storage space, mooring space, floor space, or ramp they are designed to serve. In 1989 the City Council upon advice from the City Attorney chose to not oppose the LMCD in this increase of slips, and allowed the property owner to increase the size of the parking lot on the east side of Shoreline Drive to accommodate the additional slips on the west side of Shoreline Drive at the City required ratio of 6 stalls per 10 slips. A variance was granted at that time to allow those stalls to be across Shoreline Drive from the slips they serve. It is the City Council's finding that the need for parking area on the west side of Shoreline Drive is a self-created hardship, created by the property owner increasing the number of slips on the Tanager Lake side of the road where parking was not available and is not allowed under the zoning code. 12. Council finds that creating an additional access point on Shoreline Drive at the proposed new parking lot driveway access location will not necessarily enhance the safety of Shoreline Drive. The additional traffic ingress/egress will add one more potential problem point along that road. Further, Council finds that establishing parking area nearer the Tanager Lake bridge than the current parking area has the potential to increase the amount of trespassing and pedestrian traffic in the area of the channel, and the applicants have noted that trespass and the safety of trespassers on the property continues to be a problem especially near the bridge. 13. The Orono Police Department has provided an eight year history of incidents on Shoreline Drive from the Tanager Lake bridge to just north of Windward Marina adjacent to the property. The number of recorded incidents involving pedestrian slip users crossing Shoreline Drive is indiscernible. While the City Council does not dispute that lack of parking on the west side of Shoreline Drive is inconvenient for users of the site and e.xposes them to a potential unsafe pedestrian crossing, this again is largely a result of a hardship self-imposed by the applicants. 14. The City Council finds that in granting a variance in 1989 to allow an increase in parking on the east side cf Shoreline Drive to accommodate new slips on the west side of Shoreline Drive per Resolution No. 2638, and by granting in 1997 a number of v ariances to allow establishment of a retail boat sales use on the east side of Shoreline Drive and allowing additional parking to support such use, the City has sent a clear message to the property owner that while the City will support continued Page 5 of 9 15. 16. use of this property as a marina and endeavor to provide the necessar>' approvals for a viable business operation on the site, the City will not compromise its environmental principals, policies and goals. The public interest in preservation of the natural features of the shoreline far outweighs the rights of an individual property owner to develop a property beyond its capacity and in violation of environmental standards. The granting of the requested variances would be contrary to the provisions of Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.08, Subdivision 3(A) with which the applicants must first comply in order that variances be granted. The Council finds that: A.The essential character of the neighborhood will be altered if the proposed variances are granted and the bluff is removed and parking lot developed. B.The property in question can indeed be put to reasonable use under conditions allowed by official controls, and is currently being put to a reasonable use by virtue of its continued use as a marina. C.The plight of the applicants is created totally by the applicants and^not by circumstances unique to their property nor out of the applicants' control. D.Granting of the proposed vaiiances would appear to serve as a convenience to the applicants and the applicants have not demonstrated a reasonable hardship or practical difficulty acceptable to the City Council. E.The conditions and zoning code limits imposed and existing on this property generally apply to all other land and structures in the zoning district in which this property is located as well as in adjacent residential zoning districts. F.The granting of this application is not necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicants. In review of the factual findings noted above, the City Council finds that granting of the proposed conditional use permit and variances to allow the destruction of the bluff and development of a parking lot requiring hardcover variances, in addition to Page 6 of 9 I the necessary intensive vegetation clearing to accomplish such development, would be in complete conflict with the environmental standards for lakeshore development within the City and would be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare. The City also looks to the broader environmental principals and goals set forth in its Community Management Plan and the intent of the specific zoning district when dealing with matters of the public, health, safety and welfare. Issues involving public health, safety and welfare are not only resolved by securing the obvious traffic and drainage concerns, but the City also has an obligation to provide its citizens with a designated and optimum level of density, open space and quality of life. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Orono on this 10th day of February, 1997. ATTEST: Dorothy M. Hullin, City Clerk Gabriel Jabbour, Mayor STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on this 10th day of February, 1997, by Gabriel Jabbour & Dorothy M. Hallin, Mayor & City Clerk of the City of Orono, a Minnesota municipal corporation and said instrument was executed on behalf of the City. Notary Public Page 7 of 9 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ^ ° 199T DATE: Febifi9E!^0||?(J^g^ ITEM NO.: Department Approval: Name Jeanne A. Mabusth Title Building & Zoning Administrator Administrator Reviewed:Agenda Section: Zoning Item Description: #2199 Richard Blooniquist, Super Valu, 3333 Shoreline Drive Commercial SiteA^arlances - Resolution Zoning District:B-3 - Shopping Center Business District Lot area = 124,420 s.f. or 2.85 acres (Required = 2 acres) Application: Applicant seeks approval of side and street setback variances for a proposed 6,688 s.f. addition at the north and east sides of the existing supermarket structure. The B-3 zoned property now subject to hardcover standards will require a hardcover variance within the 500-1,000' setback. The increase in net floor area results in a more intense parking stall variance. The addition will provide an expanded retail, loading area, warehouse/cooler areas, satellite bank, pharmacy, offices and break room. All proposed uses are either approved, permitted or accessory uses within the B-3 zoning district. The Planning Commission recommended unanimous approval of the application at their January 21st meeting. The following ordinances are pertinent for this review; 1. Section 10.42 - B-3 Zoning District. 2.Section 10.42, Subdivision 7 (B) - FAR. Allowed = 28% Proposed = 29,481 s.f. or .67 acres or 23.51% No variance required. 3.Section 10.42, Subdivision 7 (B) - Required front/street yard. Required = 20* Existing = 0 ’ Approved in 1988, Resolution No. 2482, Exhibit L 4.Section 10.42, Subdivision 7 (F) - West side yard adjacent to street. Required = 20' Existing = 10' Approved in 1991, Resolution No. 2923 No change proposed. h Request for Council Action continued Page 2 February 4,1997 Zoning File #2199 Richard Bloomquist, Supei Valu, 3333 Shoreline Drive - Commercial SiteA^ariances - Resolution 5. Section 10.42, Subdivision 7 (G) - Structural setback variances. 6. 7. 8. A.West side setback Required = 60' Existing = 10' Proposed = 38' Variance = 22' or 36.6% B.South side setback Required = 60' Existing = 24' Proposed = 18' Variance = 42' or 70% Section 10.42, Subdivision 7 (H) - Landscaping. Required = 14,930 s.f. or 12% (12% of existing lot area must be devoted to a green area) Existing = Approximately 22,000 s.f of open space area to immediate south of structure is restricted by an open space covenant required by City to restrict all future additions to permanent 100' setback from residential lot line to southwest. Other green areas on property are approx'mated as follows: 3,400 s.f of green area along Kelly Avenut 3,200 s.f along higher elevation at southeast side lot line Total = 6,600 s.f ± Section 10.42, Subdivision 7 (1) - Drives. Minimum required width for drive = 22' Proposed = No drive shall be less than 24' in width. Section 10.56, Subdivision 16 (L) - Hardcover variance 500-1,000' setback area. Total area = 124,420 s.f Allowed = 43,547 s.f or 35% Existing = 89,547 s.f or 71.97 s.f - per 1991 site plan approved with variance application Proposed = 91,179 s.f or 73.28% Increase = 1,632 s.f or 1.31% - paved area adjacent to eas» loading dock Hardcover variance = 47.632 s.f or 38.28% (Existing = 46,000 s.f or 36.9%) • 1 Request for Council Action continued Page 3 February 4, 1997 Zoning File #2199 Richard Bloomquist, Super Valu, 3333 Shoreline Drive - Commercial SiteA^ariances - Resolution 9. Section 10.61, Subdivision 10 (O) - Off-street parking variance. Retail Sales Formula = 1 parking space for each 150 s.f. of net floor area. 29,481 s.f. - gross floor area 2,948 s.f - subtract area of hallways, offices, utility closets, etc. (approximated at 10% of total structure) Net floor area = 26,533 s.f* Required =177 parking stalls (26,533 s.f. 150) Existing = 108 parking stalls (approved variance in 11/91, required = 134 stalls, variance = 26 or 19.4%) Proposed = 121 stalls (4 diagonal stalls at west lot line included as long as signage is provided per Exhibit K) Variance = 56 or 31.6% 1 ♦Warehouse areas, loading docks, retail floor areas, freezer areas are included within net floor areas. 10.Section 10.61, Subdivision 4 (F) - Size of parking space. 300 s.f total area required for single stall and maneuvering area Proposed = 324 s.f No variance required. List of Exhibits A - Application B - C - D - E - F - G - H - 1-1 - Plat Map Property Owners List Hardcover Inventory Existing Hardcover Plan Proposed Hardcover Plan Designated Wetland Map Oman Report 1/8/97 Proposed Site/Landscape Plan and Planting Schedule 1-2 - Drainage Erosion Control Plan 1-3 - Existing Site Plan 1-4 - Elevations - Schemes 1-3 1-5 - Floor Plan Comparison and Study of Parking Stall Requirements in Metro Area Gustafson Report Resolution No. 2482, Application #1304, Approved 8/8/88 J - K - L - M - Resolution No. 2923, Application #1600, Approved 2/11/91 Request for Council Action continued Page 4 February 4,1997 Zoning File #2199 Richard Bloomquist, Super Valu, 3333 Shoreline Drive - Commercial Site.'Variances - Resolution ____________ Description of Request The 1,456 s.f. addition at northwest comer will have a future pharmacy with expanded retail and storage. The 5,232 s.f addition at north and east will have a future bank, office, break room, loading dock and warehouse area. The applicant, Rick Bloomquist, advises that in order to meet both customer and community needs, the proposed expansions are needed to improve existing services and provide area for much needed new services. Bloomquist notes there is a definite need for a pharmacy since the loss of Keavney Drug. The satellite bank may not be classified as a community need but will serve as a major convenience to the Super Valu customer. The applicant is not able to provide a name of the primary bank at this date. Background on Former Variance Approvals In 1988, the County completed major safety improvements at the intersection of 19 and 15 in Navarre. The Super Valu lost some 8,120 s.f of area to the County improvements. This loss had a major impact on the parking lot and pylon signs adjacent to road vay. The City granted setback variances for the relocated pylon sign at the adjusted lot line and in addition, granted a O' front yard setback (required = 20') for the parking lots adjacent to County Roads 15 and 19. In 1991, Mr. Bloomquist received setback and off-street parking stall variance approvals for a 47' X 120' addition at the west side that included a 28' x 15' receiving dock and retaining wall at a maximum height of 17' along Kelly Avenue. In 1991 the required number of parking stalls was determined to be 134 stalls. The variance was approved at 108. The City has received no reports of parking problems within the Super Valu parking lot. Since the approval of the variance in 1991. staff has limited accessor}' or independent sales operations within the parking lot. Discussion on Current V^ariance Request A. Hard^'over. In former variance reviews, the commercial property was not subject to hardcover controls. Since 1992, the City adopted the Shoreland Regulations that would now subjeet all eommereial properties within 1,000' of a protected lake to hardcover regulations. Hardcover has increased 1,632 s.f or 1.3% over what the City had approved in 1991. The increase results from the conversion of green area to paving along the southeast side lot line adjacent to the bank property in order to provide adequate area for maneuverability of trucks backing up to loading dock. Request for Council Action continued Page 5 February 4, 1997 Zoning File #2199 Richard Bloomquist, Super Valu, 3333 Shoreline Drive - Commercial _____SiteA^ariances - Resolution _______ The City Engineer (Exhibit K) advises that the increase of 1,600 s.f. of additional hardcover in this area will have a negligible impact on total surface runoff that drains to the south of the supermarket and eventually to the extensive wetland area adjacent to Kelly Avenue. A resident of Kelly Avenue and owner of property that floods in the spring and fall, is concerned that the improvements on the Super Valu property may have an impact on the recent stormwater improvements along Kelly Avenue. Gustafson advises that there will be no impact on the existing stormwater improvement. B. Setback variances. Review Exhibit 1-3, the existing site improvements. Note the 30' wide utility easement to the immediate north of the structure and the open space conservation easement over the south 100' of the property. Structural expansions are limited to either the east or west of the supermarket structure. Note north side additions are placed right at the south side of the 30' utility casement. No subsurface structural support of the canopy structure can be located within the utility easement. Applicant notes that the setback at the south side lot line is adjacent to an existing commercial property. The higher elevations of the bank property will minimize impact of encroaching addition and loading dock. This portion of the bank property is occupied by driveways and parking area. The City approved a 10' structural setback at Kelly Avenue for the loading dock addition in 1991. The proposed northwest side addition vnll be located 38' from Kelly Avenue lot line. C. Parking stall variance. In determining the net floor area, staff has deducted 10% from the gross floor area for non-essential support areas sueh as hallways, storage closets, bathrooms, offlees, etc. Applicant's consultant has provided a parking study and comparison report of Orono's code requirements with other cities in the Metro area (Exhibit J). Orono is at the most restrictive end of table. The analysis is helpful and informative but we must address the standards of the existing code. We are dealing with a 56 stall variance. Applicant has moved the access along Shadywood to the southeast lot line combining as a common or shared access with the bank property. Delivery trucks come from the south and enter at the Shadywood access. Bloomquist advises that each week approximately 3 semi-trucks will deliv'er daily to the east loading area between the hours of 7i00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. Deliveries by smaller 22' long trucks deliver to west loading dock (4-5 daily) between the hours of 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p m. Request for Council Action continued Page 6 February 4, 1997 Zoning File #2199 Richard Bloomquist, Super Valu, 3333 Shoreline Drive - Commercial SiteA^ariances - Resolution Applicant has asked the City to consider the four diagonal parking stalls within the access lane to the loading berth at the west lot line along Kelly Avenue. The Engineer recommends that if the four stalls are approved that signs be installed limiting use to employee parking or "15 minute limit" to avoid conflicts with use of loading dock. Bloomquist notes that certain customers prefer parking in this area, finding it a more protected site. Note all drive lanes are at a minimum 24' width or greater. Review Exhibit I-l, the amended site plan has eliminated an automatic teller window with drive-up lane as requested by Planning Commission. The potential for traffic problems with adjacent parcel pick-up lanes were too great. Drainage/Site Improvements City staff and applicant met with the Watershed District to discuss improvement in relation to stormwater concerns. The Watershed District found the property to be too small to provide adequate maintenance and treatment area resulting from the intensification of structure on the property. Applicant has agreed to make payment of some $1,700 to contribute to a future storm sewer treatment pond. The Watershed District noted that the monies would be reserved for future stormwater improvements within the regional watershed. The City's code does not distinguish between structural or non-structural improvements in relation to stormwater requirements. The Engineer's report reconfirms that the additional hardcover will have a negligible impact on the stormwater pond approved and implemented in the 1991 variance review. A resident called to advise that the detention pond in south yard will flow out onto Kelly Avenue after a rain stomi and remain for days. Staff has since been advised that the flooding results from a plugged up culvert under Kelly Avenue that carries drainage from west to detention pond on property. Landscaping For the public who view this property from the County road intersection, there is little to see in the way of green space or landscaping. The facts above suggest that there is adequate open space and green area to meet 12% green area requirements of code. Planning Commission has asked for tree plantings in the green areas adjacent to the bank parking lot and along Kelly Avenue. In no case shall the type of plantings or the location of the plantings create any sighting problems at intersections of drives to property or along County roadway. 1 Request for Council Action continued Page 7 Februar>’ 4, 1997 Zoning File #2199 Richard Bloomquist, Super Valu, 3333 Shoreline Drive - Commercial SiteAf^ariances - Resolution Review Exhibit I-l, applicant has provided a landscape plan and schedule that proposes the planting of evergreens (S' - 6') mixed with Powering fruit trees in side yards with lower flower box planting at Shadywood and Shoreline entrances. Review Comments per Planning Commission Meeting Applicant confirmed that the store hours will remain 6:00 a.m.»ll:00 p.m. Total number of employees will remain at 75 with 9 full-time and 66 part-time. Deliveries will remain at approximately the same hours with the east loading dock receiving deliveries from 7:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. and the west loading dock receiving from 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The pylon sign will remain as is. Staff reviewed for the Planning Commission a major concern voiced by neighbors with the aesthetic appearance of the property. The structure is the largest commercial structure within the Navarre area. The property will establish a standard in the future with the redevelopment of other commercial properties in the Navarre district. The Planning Commission asked applicant to consider "fruitfi.il discussions" with staff regarding cosmetic improvement of the building exterior. Applicant has provided three schemes for Council's consideration. Financial constraints will determine selection of either one or a combination of the three. Council may wish to approve or review the final elevation plans for the project. The Planning Commission wanted reassurance that the proposed increase of 1,600 s.f. of hardcover would not impact the existing detention pond within the south yard of property ’. The City Engineer's report reconfirms there will be no impact. Members reviewed the parking comparison study completed by applicant's consultant noting Orono's parking code does not distinguish between the parking needs of the retail area or support areas such as warehouse or office areas. Planning Commission Recommendation The Planning Commission recommended unanimous approval of the issuance of the building permit to Rick Bloomquist of Rick's Super Valu located at 3333 Shoreline Drive for 6,688 s.f. additions at the north and east sides of the structure and recommends apjva) of the variances for structural setback, hardcover within the 500-1,000’ setback area a- .t ;( uired number of parking stalls for expanded use based on the hardships set forth by ap>>iivaru .nd the hardships accepted by the City in earlier variance reviews of 1988 and 1991. Approval of the Planning Commission was conditioned on the following: Request for Council Action continued Page 8 February 4,1997 Zoning File #2199 Richard Bloomquist, Super Valu, 3333 Shoreline Drive - Commercial SiteA^ariances - Resolution ______________________________________________ 1. That automatic teller window and driving aisle be eliminated from site plan - this has been completed per most revised site plan, Exhibit I-l. 2. Applicant to provide tree plantings within green areas within side yards adjacent to bank property to south and along Kelly Avenue. Plantings shall not interfere with sighting at entrances. The applicant has provided a landscape plan and schedule for Council's approval, refer to landscape plan by Planmark dated November 12, 1996, most revised date January 31, 1997 (Exhibit I-l). 3. Applicant to develop plans for the cosmetic improvement of existing and proposed addition. Review Exhibit 1-4, applicant has provided three schemes for the redesign of exteriors of the north and east elevations as requested for Council's review. The enclosed approval resolution has been drafted per the findings and conditions of the Planning Commission recommendation. The resolution does not include a condition that would require Council's approval of the final elevations. The resolution may be amended if Council wishes final approval of the exterior elevations. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: To either adopt or amend the approval resolution. A RESOLUTION GRANTING VARIANCES TO MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTIONS 10.42, SUBDIVISION 7 (G), 10.56, SUBDIVISION 16 (L) AND 10.61, SUBDIVISION 10 (O) AND APPROVES THE ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT TO RICK BLOOMQUIST FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3333 SHORELINE DRIVE PER MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTION 10.42, SUBDIVISION 2 FILE NO. 2199 WHEREAS, Richard Bloomquist (hereinafter "the applicant") has an interest in the property located at 3333 Shoreline Drive located within the City of Orono (hereinafter "the City") and legally described as follows: Tract D, Registered Land Sur\ey No. 1422, Hennepin County, Minnesota (hereinafter "the property"); and WHEREAS, the applicant has applied to the City for a building permit per Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.42, Subdivision 2 to permit the structural additions to the existing structure requiring first a review by the Planning Commission and approval by the City Council before a building permit can be issued by the Orono Building staff. The application includes the following variances: 1. Section 10.42, Subdivision 4 (D) - Structural setback variance. A.West side setback (Kelly Avenue) Required = 60 ’ Existing = 10 ’ Proposed = 38’ Variance = 22 ’ or 36.6% B.South side setback Required = 60 ’ Existing = 24 ’ Proposed = 18’ Variance = 42 ’ or 70% Page 1 of 9 2.Section 10.56, Subdivision 16 (L) - Hardcover variance within 500-1,000 ’ setback area. Total area = 124,420 s.f. Allowed = 43,547 s.f. or 35% Existing = 89,547 s.f or 71.97% Proposed = 91,179 s.f or 73.28% Increase = 1,632 s.f or 1.31% Hardcover variance = 47,632 s.f or 38.28% (existing = 46,000 s.f or 36.9%) 3.Section 10.61, Subdivision 10 (O) - Off-street parking variance. Required = 177 parking stalls (net floor area = 26,533 s.f Existing = 108 parking stalls (approved variance 11/91) Proposed = 121 parking stalls Variance = 56 or 31.6% - 150) WHEREAS, the Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application at their Januar}' 21, 1997 meeting and recommended unanimous approval of the development plans per the commercial site plan prepared by Planmark dated November 12, 1996, most revised date January 31, 1997, for Rick's Super Valu based on the following unique findings and hardships: 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #2199. 2.The property is located in the B-3, Commercial Shopping District requiring two acres in area. The property consists of 2.85 acres. 3.In 1988, the Hennepin County Department of Transportation acquired approximately 8,120 s.f of area of property in order to complete major safety improvements at the intersection of County Roads 15 and 19. This acquisition had a major impact on the existing parking lot and pylon sign located adjacent to the County roadway. Resolution No. 2482 of the City of Orono granted variances for the relocated pylon sign and a O' front yaid setback (required = 20') for the parking lot adjacent to County Roads 15 and 19. 4.In 199), the City granted variances per Orono Resolution No. 2923 for setback and off-street parking to permit an approximate 47' x 120' addition at the west side of structure. Page 2 of 9 1 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 11. 12. 13. The City has no record of automobile accidents or property damage resulting from reconfigured parking lot approved in 1991 variance review. At that time, the City granted an off-street parking stall variance approved at 108 parking stalls (required = 134). The City has limited accessory or independent sales operations within the parking lot due to inadequate parking area. A 30' utility easement extends east and west to the immediate north of the structure restricting all expansion northward. In 1974, the City obtained an open space conservation easement over the south 100' of the property restricting all structural expansions to the south of the structure. The only feasible location fo.** expansions of the existing structure is either to the cast or west. Shawn Gustafson, the City Engineer, in his report of January 15, 1997 confirmed the 1.600 s.f increase of hardcover paving required as a result of these improvements will have no impact on the stomiwater facility located to the south of the structure. Seasonal flooding of the Kelly Avenue roadway results from plugged culvert that brings drainage from west side of roadway to east. Flooding can be reduced in this area with maintenance of culvert. In 1988, Hennepin County acquired some 8,120 s.f. for County road improvement. Loss of this area resulted in more restrictions for off-street parking needs with future expansion. In 1992, . e City adopted the new shoreland regulations that would now include commercial properties located within 1,000' of the shoreline of a protected lake. The subject property is located within 500-1,000' of Lake Minnetonka and is Page 3 of 9 <■ % allowed 35% hardcover. In 1991, the City approved a site plan that resulted in 71.97% hardcover. The current proposal proposes a total of 73.28% for an increase of 1.31%. 14. Existing hardcover on this property is consistent with the hardcover improvements on surrounding commercial properties located within the shoreland areas of the Navarre business district. 15. Section 10.42, Subdivision 7 (B) limits the floor-to-air (FAR) ratio at 28%. The applicant proposes 29,481 s.f. of structural improvements or .67 acres or 23.5%. The FAR has not been e.xceeded. 16. The relocation of the access further south along Shady wood Road will greatly improve safety with use of access as access will be located further away from the intersection of County Roads 15 and 19. 17. Per Section 10.42, Subdivision 7. at least 12% of the 2.8 acre property must be devoted to a green area of 14,930 s.f. The proposed and existing green area consists of approximately 28,600 s.f of open space. Applicant has agreed to provide tree plantings within the east and south side yards of property. 18. Applicant's consultant has provided three schemes for the final elevations of the north and cast facia of the building with the goal of improving the aei..hetic appearance of structure. 19 The 29,481 s.f structure will be the largest commercial structure within the Navarre business district and will provide a standard for the redevelopment of other commercial properties within the business district. 20. Surface drainage resulting from this improvement will have no impact on existing stonnwrter facilities on site nor on the recent Kelly Avenue stormwater improvements located to the south of property. 21. The new uses proposed with structural additions are all permitted and accesscr>- uses within the B-3 zoning district. Page 4 of 9 22. 24. Lyle Oman, the Building Official, in his report of January 9, 1997 has estimated two service availability charges may need to be be paid to the Metropolitan Council Environmental S 'rvices based c le urea and uses proposed within the new addition. Per the City's fee schedule, the City will collect sewer and water adjustment charges based on the final number of S.\C charges determined by the Metropolitan Council Environmental Ser\ices. Each sewer and water fee is $950.00. 23. The City has received no negative comments from the adjacent residential or commercial property owners notified of this review. The City Council finds that the condi:'ons existing on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting the variances would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely serve as a convenience to th. applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicant; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Orono hereby approves the commercial site plan and landscape plan by Planmark dated Novembei 12, 1996, most revised date January 31, 1997, and approves a hardcover variance within the 500-1,000' setback area, structural setback variances and off-street parking variance based on the unique findings and t ■ ’ ’.ips noted above; and approves the City's issuing a building permit to Richard Bloomi^ iiat for the 1,456 s.f. addition at the northwest side of structure and 5,232 s.f. addition at vue north and east side of structure as shown on the above referenced commercial site plan, subject the following conditions: 1.Upon application for a building permit, applicant shall provide the following information with the building permit application: A.Detailed grading, drainage and erosion control plan showing existing and proposed contours, elevations and erosion control measures to be used during construction. Details should be provided for any retaining w’alls that may result along the south side lot line. Page 5 of 9 1 2. B. Permit from ll»e Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. C. D. E. F. An amended sur\'ey locating all improvements, 30' utility easement to the north side of structure and 100' open space conservation easement to south of structure. Peni.ii from the Hennepin County Department of Transportation approving relocation of access at Shadywood Road. Letter from Metropolitan Council Environmental Services confirming number of SAC units to be charged as a result of the expansion. Fully executed Developer's Agreement and a Letter of Credit written to 150% of the cost of the required improvements. Imp^o^ nents are listed as follows: Striping of parking lot. 2)Plantings to be completed per approved landscape plan by Planmark dated January 31, 1997. Signage for four diagonal parking stalls along west side of building either limiting parking for use of employees or 15 minute parking. Relocation of Shadywood access to southeast comer of property and additional paving for east loading dock. If upgraded access involves work within adjacent bank property, applicant to obtain wTitten approval of owners. G. Architectural plans must be signed by a State registered architect. The City shall continue to implement policy adopted in 1991 that would discourage use of parking lot for independent or accessory sales operations. Page 6 of 9 1 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Payment of sewer and water adjustment charges at $950.00 each to be determined by the number of additional SAC units estimated by the Metropolitan Council Environmental Ser\'ices. The additional parking lot pavement near the loading dock should be designed for nine ton loading capacity with concrete curb and gutter. Erosion control measures must be installed arou.id Catch Basin #2 prior to beginning the grading operations near the east loading dock. Applicant's engineer shall provide an estimate of the total cost of site improvements for the City Engij.-’er's review. The City Engineer shall determine the amount of the Letter ol Credit that will accompany the Developer's Agreement to be e.xecutcd b* the applicant. This infonnation must be provided before applicant applies lor a building permit. The City Council has considered the three schemes for the aesthetic upgrade of the elevations of the Super Valu structure. Applicant has agreed to install either one or a combination of features within the three plans as a condition of this approval. The structural additions will be finished with the same paved block as used with e.xisting construction. Authorities granted by this resolution run with the property not vvith the owners, but are permissive only and must be exercised by application for a building permit w ithin one year of the date of Council approval, or the special conditions of the resolution will expire on that da.v vFebruary ’ 10, 1998). Violation of or non-compliance with any of the terms and conditions of this variance shall constitute a violation of the zoning code, shall automatically terminate any authority granted her.', in, and shall be punishable as a misdemeanor. The undersigned applicant and owner ha\e read, understood and hereby agree to the terms of this resolution and on behalf of themselves, their heirs, successors and assigns, hereby agree to the rc .'ording of this resolution in the Chain of Title of the property. Page 7 of 9 Adopted by the City Council of the City of Orono, Minnesota at a regular meeting held on the 10th day of February, 1997. ATTEST: Dorothy M. Hallin, City Clerk Edward J. Callahan, Jr., Mayor Richard W. Bloomquist, Applicant Thomas M. Eulers, President of MGT Company STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on this 10th day of February, 1997 by Gabriel Jabbour and Dorothy M. Hallin, Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Orono, a Minnesota municipal corporation and said instrument was executed on behalf of the City. 4 Notary Public Page 8 of 9 •• ► rrii'AiL STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) On this day of 199 _before me a Notary Public within and for said county, personally appeared known to me to be the person(s) described in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he (they) executed the same as his (their) free act and deed. NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) On this day of _, 199 _before me a Notary Public within and for said county, personally appeared known to me to be the person(s) described in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he (they) executed the same as his (their) free act and deed. NOTARY PUBLIC Page 9 of 9 \ . V ''I vA Application it 9s / Date Received Amount Paid . 00 /yUciw ti gi 7^<s> CITY OF ORONO - GENERAL LAND USE APPLICATION •t.' IVt PROPERTY LOCATION ^ ^ \ Site Address Ct Y /<cJ ^( jSSS xJiio/z^LifJ^ Q/2 ________ Type of Application to be Filed (AfF (ZAP/Arj Property Identification Number (P.I.D.)_________________________ APPLICANJ ,j Name v^ig>lAv2.0 r^\ OiSL^ Address /Cjt^ /^O ^ ^ VTVER (if Ica^^ Name ^yfuo unXil*>u - A. Phone (home ) - 4^/^- 2 Phone (work) ^/> ’'^*7/-^^'/ 3 Citv/^/r VUi '^ Zip G'T3jy Phone (home) Address ^^CiiT ^ * Tig»^ _____. 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(month/year) FEES - CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS - _____$ 75.00 For each variance request with CUP application _____$175.00 Residential Accessory Use _____$250.00 Institutional (church, school, etc.) _____$225.00 Guest House/Guest Apartments $200.00 Duplex Credit/Bldg ^__^$300.00.Commercial/Industrial Use ___$250.00 Land Alteration ____ Grading and filling - designated wetland or floodplain ____ Grading and filling - 101 cu. yd. or more ____ Grading, seawall, retaining walls within 75' of lakeshore PRD/PID - see Fee Schedule $150.00 Renewal Fee (no change from original application) After-the-Facl Fee - Double Current Application Fee OTHER APPLICATIONS _____$250.00 Commercial Site Plan Review (+ consultant fees) _____$300.00 Vacation _____$200.00 Easement Vacation _____$100.00 Easement Vacation With Subdivision $350.00 Rezoning (PUD - refer to fee schedule) _ $350.00 Comprehensive Plan Amendment $100.00 Appeals \y Other - see Fee Schedule \J ~~ ■ ^0 PRESENT USE OF PROPERTY Present Zoning District Present Use of Property______Residential Other (specify) I r f ’ REQUIRED SUBMITTALS 1. 2. 3. -/ 4./ 5. 6. / 7.¥ y 8. 9. Completed Application Form. Describe request in detail. Certified Property Owners List of owners within 350', labels and plat map (you must obtain this list, labels and map from Hennepin County Department of Finance, A-603, Government Center, 348-3271), Certificate of Survey (signed by a licensed surveyor) - refer to handout for survey information. Attach legal description to application if not included on required survey. Topographic survey (existing and proposed contours) if land alterations involve changes in elevation (grades). List of the legal names (include marital status) of all persons with an interest in the property. This would include name(s) of applicant(s) if not current owner(s). Construction plan, if applicable (see staff for requirements). As an addendum to this application, please attach a separate list of any other persons you wish notified of this application. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SUPPLY 30 COPIES OF LARGE DOCUMENTS OR COPY FOR REPRODUCTION (11" X 17" OR SMALLER) FOR ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED. (Staff will require to scale drawings of all documents, plans, etc. to be submitted.) The Applicant and Property Owner must sign this application. Please remember that your application is not complete if the above information has not been included. Certification by Clerical Department that Land Use Application is complete. Initials of Clerical Staff: Date ___ APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE The applica-it hereby agrees to provide all information required or requested by the Zoning Administrator, agrees to pay additional fees (staff time not covered by original fee payment) and/or unusual expensesjrred in review of this application, and certifies that the information supplied is §r.d^i^orrect Jo,^e best of hiyrier knowledge. Applicant's signature Date /n OWNER'S SIGNATURE The owner hereby acknowledges and agrees to this application and further authorized reasonable entry onto the property by City staff, consultants, agents, commission members, and Council .members/fv purpo^s of investigation and v^ification of this request. 0\Mier's signature Date lU U<f-r — Applicant must have all submittals into the City offices 25 days before the Planning Commission Meeting. Planning Commission Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month. Applicants must be present at all scheduled review meetings of the Planning Commission and Council. 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X ^ 50 /Xl7- Jl%--) ■r /V RUN DATE 10/10/96 HENNEPIN COUNTY PROPERTY INFORMATION SYSTEM PROPERTY OHNERS LISTBATCH SOS PROP AODR OHNER NAME TAXPAYER NAME/ADDR PROP AODR ONNER NAME TAXPAYER NAME/ADDR PROP ADDR OltlER NAME TA^O^AYER NAME/ADDR PROP ADDR OHNER NAME TAXPAYER NAME/ADDR PROP ADDR ONNER NAME TAXPAYER NAME/ADDR PROP ADDR ONNER NAME TAXPAYER NAME/ADDR SB 17-117-2S ^S 008S 000S8 ADDRESS UTUSSIGNED HENNEPIN FORFEITED LAND CITY OF ORONC PARK 4/13/79 ST DEED 1S67S4 38 17-117-23 44 0006 02380 SHAOYHOOD RO GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH/NAVARRE NORTH CENTRAL CBA 7260 UNIVERSITY AVE N E tllO FRIDLEY MN 55432 38 17-117-23 44 0099 00038 ADDRESS U'ASSIGNEO CITY OF ORONO CITY OF ORONO PO BOX 66 CRYSTAL BAY MN 55359 38 17-117-23 44 0102 02385 SHAOYHOOD RD S H SCHMIDT « S J SCHMIDT STEPHEN H SCHMIDT 2385 SHAOYt'IOOD RD BOX 15 NAYZATA MN 55391 38 20-117-23 11 0:a7 02455 SHADYHOOO RD JARIBO INC JARIBO INC PO BOX 95 NAVARRE MN 55392 38 20-117-23 11 0024 03333 SHORELINE DR MGT COMPANY SUPER VALU STORES INC CORPOPJITE TAX DEPT PO BOX 990 MPLS MN 55440 38 17-117-23 43 0098 03416 SHORELINE DR GERM-TON PARTNERSHIP GERM-TOM PARTNERSHIP C/0 COURT MACFARLANE P 0 BOX 1411 MINNETONKA MN 55345 38 17-117-23 44 0009 02377 SHADYUOOD RD MARCEL S DITTRICH MARCEL DITTRICH 2377 SHAOYHOOD RD MAYZATA MN 55391 38 17-117-23 44 0100 03382 SHORELINE DR GLASS II PARTNERS DONALD MCCARVILLE 3362 IUIRI4ER LA MOUND MN 55364 38 20-117-23 11 0002 02420 SHAOYHOOD RO VOYAGEUR SERVICE CENTERS VOYAGEUR SERVICE CENTERS CO RD 15 A 19 NAVARRE MN 55392 38 20-117-23 11 0018 02455 SHAOYHOOD RD P M ENGLUUD ET AL TRUSTEES PAUL M A JEANNE M ENGLUND PO BOX 95 NAVARRE MN 55392 38 20-117-23 11 0031 02465 SHAOYHOOD RD 1ST NATL BK OF NAVARRE 1ST NATL BK OF NAVARRE P 0 BOX 123 NAVARRE MN 55392 REPORT NO. PI435401 PAGE 7 \ 38 17-117-23 43 0099 03400 SHORELINE DR DALE S JOHNSON NAVARRE HARDHARE C/0 DALE JOHNSON 3400 SHORELINE DR PO BOX 40 NAVARRE MN 55392 38 17-117-23 44 0085 03340 SHORELINE DR VOYAGEUR SERVICE CENTERS INC VOYAGEUR SERVICE CENTERS INC P 0 BOX 65 NAVARRE MN 55392 38 17-117-23 44 0101 03360 SHORELINE OR LAC KOEHNEN LEROY A CAROL KOEHNEN 26020 VALLEYHOOD EXCELSIOR MN 55331 38 20-117-23 11 0015 02445 SHAOYHOOD RO 1ST NATL BANK OF NAVARRE 1ST NATL BANK OF NAVARRE CO ROAD 15 A CO ROAD 19 NAVARRE MN 55392 i • J'i'/ ^'m.. ' .J!> 38 20-117-23 11 0022 01525 KELLY AVE C E A M C TROYAK CHARLES E TROYAK 2525 KELLEY AVE EXCELSIOR MN 55331 M* 38 20-117-23 11 0032 00038 ADDRESS UNASSIGNED 1ST NATL BANK OF NAVARRE 1ST NATL of NAVARRE P 0 BOX 123 NAVARRE MN 55392 "1^RUN DATE XO/10/96BATCH 503PROP ADDR ONNER NAME TAXPAYER NAHE/ADDR PROP ADDR ONNER NAME TAXPAYER NAME/ADDR PROP ADDR ONNER NAME TAXPAYER NAME/ADDR r PROP ADDR ONNER NAME TAXPAYER NAME/ADDR PROP ADDR ONNER NAME TAXPAYER NAME/ADDR HENNEPIN COUNTY PROPERTY INFORMATION SYSTEM PROPERTY OJt^RS LIST38 20-117-23 II 003402500 SHADYNOOD RO FRESHHATER FOUNDATION FRESHHATER FOUNDATION SPRING HILL CENTER 725 SIXTH AVE N NAYZATA MN 55391 38 20-117-23 12 0037 02509 KELLY AVE CSC NADLER CHARLES A CANDICE NADLER 2509 KELLY AVE EXCELSIOR MN 55331 38 20-117-23 12 0046 02505 KELLY AVE PETER CHON MARY MANAGMENT PO 235 CHANHASSEN MN 55317 38 20-117-23 12 0053 02501 KELLY AVE DANIEL T LINDSAY DANIEL T LINDSAY 100 5TH ST S SUITE 2500 MPLS MN 55402 TOTAL BATCH 503 00030 38 20-117-23 11 003900038 ADDRESS UNASSIGNED FRESHHATER FOUNDATION FRESHHATER FOUNDATION 725 CO RD 6 NAYZATA MN 55391 38 20-117-23 12 0038 02515 KELLY AVE DAVID R HARDTEN DAVID R HARDTEN 2515 KELLY AVE EXCELSIOR MN 55331 38 20-117-23 12 0051 02497 KELLY AVE A H EVANS A D EVANS AUSTIN A DIANE EVANS 2497 KELLY AVr EXCELSIOR MN 55331 38 20-117-23 12 0054 02503 KELLY AVE DANIEL T LINDSAY DANIEL T LINDSAY 100 STH ST S SUITE 2500 MPLS MN 55402 REPORT NO. PI435401 PAGE 838 20-117-23 12 003403423 RICHARD RICHARD P 0 BOX NAVARRE SHORELINE DR M KEAVENY ETAL M KEAVENY 59 MN 55392 i 38 20-117-23 12 0039 02523 KELLY AVE K A BENSON t J L BENSON KEITH A A JANET L BENSON 2523 KELLY AVE EXCELSIOR HN 55331 {• ? I i 8 < 38 20-117-23 12 0052 02499 KELLY AVE R V DAHL AMS DAHL SYLVIA A BERTAGNOLI 2499 KELLY AVE EXCELLSIOR MN 55331 • •• • • • «. I •i • * ' J • : 38 20-117-23 12 0055 00C38 ADDRESS UNASSIGNED KELLY COVE KMOHTmS ASNA)RONO KELLY COVE HMOHNRS ASN/ORONO C/0 KIM GOEBEL 100 S 5TH ST SUITE 2500 MPLS MN 55402 \ I A * • I RUN DATE 10/10/96BATCH SOS 'f* t’ii 'H t ^ ‘ t HENNEPIN COUNTY PROPERTY INFORMATION SYSTEM PROPERTY (M«RS LIST REPORT NO. PIA35401 PAGE 9 I CERTIFY THAT THE f. TS REPRESENTED ARE AN ACCURATE AND TRUE REPRESENTATION OF • "TON AS IT APPEARS THIS DATE ON THE RECORDS OF THE HENNEPIN Cr . /Vc OF PROPERTY TAXATION, TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE ANU M .Iw DATE \: h ( r HARDCOVER CALCULATION WORKSHEET FV.-, SETBACK ZONE: (CIRCLE ONE) 0-75'75-250’250-500’500-11 FXI.STING HARDCOVER IN ZONE A. House _____________ Length Width X X X B. Garage C. Driveway X X D. Sidewalk X X E. Patio/Deck X X F. Landscape Underlain By Plastic Or Fabric X X X G. Other TOTAL HARDCOVER IN ZONE TOTAL PROPERTY AREA IN ZONE A B (JL+J+ZwjfX 100 PROPOSED HARDCOVER IN ZONE A. House ______________ Length Width X X X B. Garage C. Driveway D. Sidewalk X X X X E. Patio/Dcck X X F. Landscape Underlain By Plastic Or Fabric X X X G. Other TOTAL HARDCOVER IN ZONE TOTAL PROPERTY AREA IN ZONE A -5- B IZ4» 4Zc? 6Px lOO S.F. S.F.;.F. vx / •z4- S.F. S.F. A B •2.*^, 4-6 I S.F. S.F. S.F. S.F. S.F. C,i S.F. S.F. S.F. S.F. S.F. S.F. S.F. S.F. S.F. 'i ri S.F. S.F. s.^ 73.2.8 % A B I iuyi C=3 =Q c=Q ay e©y(MT¥ UQhB Hi f '' ..■>*//* ■ /V *•*r‘-; ’ ' % » X .*. ' • . . •)V*.A. ; ' v^- Vv'-’ •>•' .*'•) *J 66.718 S.F. EXIST PAVE 22.829 S.F. EXIST BLDG 124.420 S.F. PROPERTY EXISTING AREAS \ eOyiMTlf R@A1B) Hi ^ 01.698 S F. PROP PAVE 29.481 S.F. PROP BLDG 124.420 S.F. PROPERTY PROPOSED AREAS • / m f » '-I ina ‘4-• C^> •f a £^r?rrr^ 1r*-rr^.srl •«l^lfi /!■?(?« ftr :4s:cA‘ W.,f* '‘i- I'i. -T*/•>/*v A •»• « f.^:U V. 1^1 li? #?fp^ u > M i#l m ,i rpi MM 1^ ^ lVSt .., ‘n.'? X ;.vi.^ t Mm V *^»-•f .1 -V •Vr-., 1\ » / % '^r • •' •- r * WMM ■' l.%ac/'f IW‘>i' ■ 'V *'d ** t'*..4 ^ A f Me (-'vv-V* ' I (r- *. I iim ,v A .7' t. / y- f\A-71. •I m < :• < Memo to; Jeanne Mabusth Zoning Administrator Date; 1-8-97 Subject; Preliminary Plan Review Notes Address; 4444 Shoreline Dr. Owner; Ricks Supervalue Inspector; Lyle Oman, Building Official Proposed work; Addition to store Occupancy classification; M Existing floor area; 22793 sq. ft. Additions; 1456 and 5232 sq. ft. Total; 29,481 sq. ft. Type of construction; VN Location on property; O.K. Allowable floor area; 8,000 sq. ft. basic allowable separation on 2 sides - 100% increase = 1,600 sq. ft. sprinkler system - 100% increase = 3,200 sq. ft. total allowable 29,481 proposed < 32,000 O.K. Height of building; O.K. Exiting; O.K. Exterior walls- one hour construction required when less than 20' from property line. -openings not permitted less than 5'. -openings protected less than 10'. -Architectural plans signed by state registered architect required. -Architect must submit plans to Metropolitan Council Environmental Sei'vices for S.A.C. determination, Orono Building Department estimation - 2 additional S.A.C. units due I S23 G as O S9E 1 1 e 1 1 VIS % P ?it ^15 MAM >» ■ B ••m III n HI Hi ili III iii 8 i 81 Pi 1 mm M mm 1 mmm !;I 0 § H 55|l ii5?5 9 ?S h I?***s r» S?% 5rS^ li « 1a MI om a \7®.XJ 3 '//r\ O'*9" M«0 -4oo "i| ip 5? » 515' !si » ?l i n -1 S * iIn1 i 5*-lfi 2«! M ■ K» !i*U *•. P I KiLLV DKOWEv 0 I 0 0 0* 0 0 -----------------------------------------------------------“ “T------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------**=------------- 0 0 0^X 3 - ~»_ — k « I ••.• •.'•:■ :• ••. 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' ■ » .* * t <*•> i l1It •f I January 3,1997 (Revisca January 17, 1997)Parking Analysis and Comparisons for Cub Foods Stores and various Minneapolis/St. Paul Area Cities.4 City Burnsville Apple Valley Eagan Lakeville Savage Prior Lake Chanhassen Edina Brooklyn Park Stillwater Maple Grove Charaplin Plymouth Cottage Grove Maplewood Blaine Woodbury Retail/Groccry Parking Requirement (Stalls/1000 sq. ft.) 10/1000 sales plus 5/1000 office/storage (Approx. 8.37/1000 gross area for the proposed Cub)* 5/1000 5/1000 5/1000 5/1000 Cub Foods Stores Parking Provided (Where applicable) 5.95/1000 (existing store) 6.49/1000 (proposed store) 6.88/1000 (prop. Store w/proof of parking 5/1000 5/1000 5/1000 5/1000 5/1000 5/1000 5/1000 5/1000 5/1000 5/1000 5.1/1000* 5.4/1000 5-5.5/1000 5.6/1000 6/1000 4.1/1000* 4/1000 4/lOOC 4/1000 3.33/1000 NA 4.8/1000 6/1000 6.75/1000 6.8/1000 6.9/1000 (proposed County Market store) NA_______ NA 6.3/1000 (East Store) 6.15/1000 5.6/1000 Coon Rapids Sl Louis Park Eden Prairie Sl Anthony “St. Paul Midway Minnetonka Crystal Minneapolis________ •^Numbers represent an average per 1000 sq. ft. when various formulas are 5.6/1000 NA 6.1/1000 5.7/1000 5.4/1000 6.6/1000 6.35/1000 4.26/1000 (60* & Nicollet) applied to the proposed Burnsville store. 1 ASHLAND Wl 31,500 53 1.7 2 VALLEY CITY ND 20,360 45 2.2 3 PRINCETON MN 7,520 33 4.4 4 MIUCA MN 12,760 60 4.7 5 MANDAN ND 31,370 163 5.2 6 OSHKOSH Wl 56,850 300 5.3 7 OWATONNA MN 45,970 250 5.4 8 REDWING MN 25,000 137 5.5 9 BALDWIN Wl 22,500 126 5.6 10 DEEPHAVEN MN 18,300 110 6.0 11 CHASKA MN 27,460 168 6.1 12 BUFFALO MN 27,000 171 6.3 13 DULUTH MN 27,500 194 7.1 14 JANESVILLE MN 43,200 310 7.2 15 MINOT ND 31,760 246 7.7 16 MARSHALL MN 32,500 270 8.3 17 NAVARRE MN 29,490 121 4.1 18 (SALES AREA)17,830 121 6.8 19 CITY OF ORONO MN 150 1 6.7 h C-J.0 ©^, 0 -Cdyu-Q- #“• 1 BONESTROO AND ASSOCIATES ©612 6361311 01/14/97 10:34 0 :01/02 N0:214 1/1 Bonestroo Rosene m jm Anderlik & Associates Engineers & Architects January 15, 1997 Pcnetnoo. AnaeUik Aii0O(^:Ci fnc is AffirrrMiyc Acr^nn 0^h:l^ r. V ' Pfincipjiis Ofi;> G Borififfon I't • insrphC Ande'»»»i f*t • VtUv.nt 7f • Pich^t'C t •tirre^ Kt • G'ef ‘^ P '•£ • F NOy*?\ • »tr'Oerr .*it ‘ i • ieiry A aoufcScn. PC • Rootr! X R^scnc PE .m.3 v FO«-.r c pa ^pn.r.- -•* . Ajjc»fuife Prmr»p*'»/t How.^id A S<*nfo*d PF • Ke.tr A GorOO'' Fc • PwCi>*'t P • Ric»**r3 a* Foster P£ • Oiv.tlO ^E • R00e»tC RuSSck AfA • V.vi' A Pt • MfCh,»C( T P^utin.^on PE • Ter! < fl PE • Ke»'»»'eth P AortcrlOM Pt • M»«fh R frolfv Pc • Sioney P Wil i^nnson. PE IS* RoOc'*. p Ofht.r\ Si Pacjl. .RocnesK' a.iInrtiV aaq Sr finurt VM • Mr-qirui! Wf s'l? ^Od, K Ms. Jeanne A. Mabusth, Building and Zoning Administrator City of Orono Post Office Box 66 Crystal B;‘.y. Minne.sota 55323 Re: Rick’s Super Valu File No. 139-2107 Dear Jeanne, We have reviewed the site plans for the proposed building addition and access relocation at Rick’s Super Valu located at the southwest comer of Shady wood Road (CS AH 19) and Shoreline Drive (CSAH 15) in Navarre. The addition includes a drive-up bank teller. The City and Watershed District approved an addition to the site in 1991 and addressed many of the storm drainage and access issues at that time. We offer the following comments in regards to engineering matters for the proposed addition. The site access is a concern because of the high traffic volumes on CSAH 15 and CSAH 19. The proposal to close the existing east access and create a common access at the property line is de.sirable. This change will move the east access approximately 70 feet further from the signalized intersection which will improve the traffic circulation in the vicinity. The radii on this access should be revised to show a 25' radius out to CSAH 19 for traffic entering the parking lot. Hennepin County should review the site plans and comment on the proposed access. The new access location will require a reconfiguration of the parking lot to allow for the turning movements of commercial vehicles. The reconfiguration shown on the plans provides adequate space to maneuver these vehicles, but will add 1,632 square feet of hardcover to the site. This increase amounts to a 2 percent increase in hardcover which we feel is an insignificant addition to the storm water pond approved in 1991. The applicant should obtain Minnehaha Creek Watershed District approval. The additional parking lot pavement near the loading dock should be designed for 9 ton loading with concrete curb and gutter. Erosion control measures should be installed around CB#2 prior to beginning the grading operations near the east loading dock. The proposed drive-up bank teller is located close to th.: main entrance to the store. This location will allow possibly only one vehicle .stacking before a third vehicle blocks the entrance. This may BONESTROO AND ASSOCIATES ©612 6361311 01/14/97 10:34 0 :02/02 W0:214 Ms. Jeanne A. Mabusth City ofOrono Page -2- January 15, 1997 create problems with the store customers. The location of the parcel pickup is too close to the nearest parking stall in that area. We would recommend that this parking stall be eliminated to allow at least 33 feet between the building and parking area. The diagonal parking stalls along the west property line should have signs to indicate “employee parking only" or “15 minute limit” to avoid conflicts with the use of the west loading dock. When the plans have been completed we will prepare an estimate of the total cost for the site improvements to determine the amount of the financial guarantee required. Please contact me at this office if you have any questions regarding this matter. Yours very truly. BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLIK & ASSOCIATES. INC. Shawn D. Gustafson, P.E. ^ I i •' 4. ■ *. % < ^ ^ • . - • • • ,. • *. •. :i ^:l 4 ■‘i •■'I '1 .n . I i ■'» f I \u. A '■X'-) V-V..;'^• ^; ‘ ■ V »^\j» ••. 'J V-': • ^ T 4 'a.' -O 'VO . ./.O'v'i.? _ ^ • i». V • O • ■ RtSOcUTiO*.' OF The C! rv C0'J\CIL NO i-;-- • iC-s A RESOVJriON CT»/VNTINO v/j»i»v*ic:=!C TO MUNICIPAL. ZOMISO COOK CRCTIO.V 10.42, SU30IVISI0N 7 SECTIO'’ 10.61, SVnDIVISION H AN*0 SECT.TON 10.61, CU5DIV1?.»;0»' yZL^. J1304 (D), (3), 3 a;) MH2R2AS, Pi.c’iard 3Ico-^rui •.••:, cr, .•'•-•rl-o-. i:hc? c.f P’.ck’s Suc«r Valu (horeir.aftcr "t^e avylican':") has a.-, in t.ne j'ocerty located az 33? 3 Shoreline Orive'w:.thin the City ci Ort.-.t {herei:;&5ter “City") ar.d iccally described ar. Tract 0, ?.e^ii:tered Lard £u.''vay TJur.ae: 1*122, Ker.rietin Coc.'ty, xirnesota Ihereir.after "t!'.c v*"'’r'-rry"): ard WCETT2AS, the atclicant has arplied -o the City for variances to Municital loninc Code Sections 1C.42, Subdivision 7 (D), Section 10.61, Subdivision : '.'i), and Section _C.61, Sublivision 3 (S) renultinc iron the uc',*radinc ot Cov.nty P.oads 15 and 19 withi.n the ‘lavarre area; the at^lic.ant see.-;a a street sethac’t variance of 7* for a pylon sicn to be inst*nlled 3' froH t.ne newly aliened property lin»* •r.’’thor t.han the required 1C and as lot see'-'s a.result of the redusicna.ted larkir.e .areas wit''in t.no tar.<inc street setback required. variance for tarkir.'’ urotcsed at 0* were wou.c y.inne30ta ; FINDINGS Ti'.is application wss reviewed as Lo.ning File §1304.1 4^ • •« •^rop^jrty is located in the b-3. Shopping Center 3usir.'>'^s r-ct r5?*?;xr:r.7 a r.ini’nun. c;*: 2 ir. T.n-? tro*.*^rty •It.':rcxlT.ct*)Iv 2 acres ar.**i. Tne Crc:;'; Planning Cci'»mi j s • i;.ri r^.viewoci th\s t*. t c 11 ri t icn or .Tulv r.J r o rerr *» ndo , t ati rova 1 ot thu V on a r. -r e s i •> n n o t. ii, • lcw:.r.g f ir lin'jj: •: nt; Icraticn of tre sign wr ‘ I net create a *iichtlnr p! ' ‘ ••r • » • .1 • .M'.-j u**.*-r : o:1 n •: M r w:t i on c V c‘r ;nt% 1 - » T :* .• :«:rall».n *;! . * •. t h.- I • I \ I., w t I r**ni*r.• i I 1m- YM4 r 1* it m ,, •*’ ’V-b,.'-?. V rtVVi;, MOW, THE.?2?0P2, BE IT RECOAVED by the City Council of Orene, ♦ : ir?**v'\t ^ ♦ ;• i- *. ■>v •• t ■'* ! #. f .•• ; •*< -.• ^\ , .d •; V* ..V * • Vrti •,—. » ••■ ■^ .= , • y. ' V^V•S^^ • —1— C’ * f V RHSCL J" 0\ Or Th^. crv CC>|J\C’-. \ » . • * C) lh*e parking area will be separated from the county road ir.prcve.T.ents by approy.i.TateIy 10*,tho?^e improvcrr.ents consist of 1 1/2' wide bituninous/berp, C inch bitur.inous cu .:, sidewalk, and boulevard area. D)The County will p rev He a ! 1/?' buffer so thr.t cars will not extend out over the walkway adjac-fit to the north and east lot lines of the Super Velv parking lot. The loss of scr.-^ 8,127 s.f, ofe; a has hfun crcat*.*d r.ot p ark inn lot r.rea has created r33or hardship lor tno i?ulicint. tv.e r^ed for the setback.*: y .t rori •' r e*jv u*.:e or th•** p rc•.er ty, .'^u t by ^ public safety need to ro'. •• tn*.- r.tvrseer.icrb of IS and \ ) in h’4 varre. M. "‘.io City Council has consi ‘ 'vd tMb at t lication ir.clu<5in'r th<? •i.nninc'i an'. rr'*OT.rc!nn.fiur.;i o' .'’annir.7 Cor.r.i3?ton, rotor •:ity *.;taff, conner.-.s by the at;. ’-.car.t ar.d the effect of the'erotoseJ on the health, safety anef we It.ire of the conununity. The Cl tv C. Counci 1 ^ i f 1 nvis theit t:.e conditions existing on chis ..repurty arr: peculiar to it and do net apply generally tc ether . / this zoning district; that granting the variances would not advursnsly affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire ..wzarc or other dancer to neighhorinc property; would not nerely serve : u convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a . .-.tons trab le hardship or dift’culty; is necessary to preserve i -.ihstc;nti.:l property right of thu applicant; and would be .tn koe-ir.c .•i*h t.tu spirit and intent of •: Znnincj Code and Comprtihensivc Plan of th*f City. 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POOR ORIGINAL DOCUMENT ^ Zm^ ^ *t City O.T 0R0.%'0 R?S0i.'JT:0.\ OF TMt CITY CO'.\C:!. _______________ ) ■'\; ••..:‘v'-'.^'' ■■'••j W ■ ••'.‘•.■•V -.f-w r-^ ' .-r.vj’-v- ♦ ■ • ' . * 1»'. •/,> ;• .• •.r • ••» .* f • • •■ .» $ , •• • !♦ • *2. Authorities granted with this »-«'«;o ’u-<or -un 3. Violation of or non-cor« 1; r.-*co w i ‘ >rv o- conditions oi this reso" u-'on sS-, ’ ^ 'ferns and ;.■ zoning code, shal l au°-a" '••• •'• the •herein, and shall be punishable *-e-:hrrr.ty granted « ... a,„„ auccessora and ass< on- ‘'I =e^^-- hie :*r.irr, roscluticr. i„ th,'i:,;?„"-of -'.-.rCi,; of thf.^ » , • •. 1986. r AfTTST; Adopt- ov tho Cro.o Cf-.y Co-,-,.': o, Ph-, ,,, ,, ■ ;;'Va••' r'-'x, .-.‘••■;i ■ •• •; ... ■. V.V;.,.- ••; .'■... .v.-AVV \V . I ’ -vv'rv'A •; .f .-.A-.:.s'\’p.d .. .■;-• . • •..•■• v'^ •.■•{:,0- ■h-,‘- ’•■.•••;•. ;i,>- ■ ■ ■' • V- • • '.' • '.'.vt. ■ •■• r.'‘ ‘ !‘ *,. • *t***--r •.■ . .Vp'x • ;; -.t f • • *• ••-•’#■ Y . *"■1. • *. *^!> • • • ;! 4:.' 4; f * m K / ^ • *• POOR ORIGINAL DOCUMENT CITY OF ^RONO City of OROINO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO.2923 A RESOLUTION GRANTING VARIANCES TO MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE SECTION 10.42, SUBDIVISION 7 (G) AND SECTION 10.61, SUBDIVISION 10 (O) PILE #1600 WHEREAS, Richard Bloomquist (hereinafter "the applicant") has an interest in the property located at 3333 Shoreline Drive within the City of Orono (hereinafter City ) and legally described as follows; Exhibit A, attached (hereinafter "the property"); and WHEREAS, the applicant has applied to the City for a variance to Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.42, Subdivision 7 (G) to permit the construction of a 75' wide addition to be located 10' from the west side lot line instead of the required 100'; and a variance to Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.61, Subdivision 10 (0) seelcing approval of a total of 108 parlcing stalls where based on the total net floor area, the expanded use would require 134 stalls. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Orono, Minnesota; FINDINGS 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning Pile #1600. 2. The property is located in the B-3 Commercial Shopping District and the LR-IB Lalceshore Residential Zoning District. 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on November 19, 1990 and January 22, 1991 and recommended apojfoval of the proposed variances based upon the following findings; A) A 30' wide utility easement divides the property in half forcing applicant to either expand east or west. A northward addition would not be allowed to encroach over the utility easement. B) The tODOcraphy to the east prohibits feasible expansion in light of the impact on adjacent properuy and improvements on that property. Pace 1 of 5 i (City of ORONO CITY OF JDRONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 2923_________ C) The only feasible location for an expansion of the existing structure is to the west and the vacation of the northern portion of Kelly Avenue does not appear feasible and would require a comprehensive planning study of the entire area. 4. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district? that granting the variances would not adversely affect traffic conditions# light# air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property? would not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty? is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicant? and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. 5. The City Council has considered this application .including the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission# reports by City staff# comments by the applicant and the effect of the proposed variances on the health# safety and welfare of the community. CONCLUSIONS# ORDER AND CONDITIONS Based upon one or more of the findings noted above# the Orono City Council hereby grants variances to Municipal Zoning Code Sections 10.42# Subdivision 7 (G) and 10.61# Subdivision 10 (O) to permit the construction of a 47'xl20' addition to the principal structure# a 28’xl2' receiving dock# and a retaining wall at a maximum height of 17‘ along the west side of the receiving and delivery ramp# subject to the following conditions: 1. Council to direct staff to make the necessary amendments to the official zoning map and legal descriptions of the zoning district boundaries to include 50* corridor along the southern boundary of the existing B-3 zone# the remaining 100' of the southern portions of the property are to remain in the LR-IB zoning district. 2. Approval is based on improvements shown on plans submitted to the Orono Council by Planmark dated 10/10/90# revised 2/1/91# subject to the following conditions: A) Applicant shall agree to provide natural screening/plantings along southern boundary along detention pond where certain land alterations may require the removal of existing vegetation and trees. Page 2 of 5 ll City of OROINO - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 2923_________ B) Existing curb cut at Shoreline Drive shall remain in its present location. City Engineer shall approve modifications to access if improvements provide greater safety with ingress and egress to site. The undersigned owner, agent and applicant hereby agree that upon documentation and verification by either the City of Orono or the Hennepin County Department of Transportation, that if accidents (personal injury and/or property d€unage) have occured resulting from the use of the access at Shoreline Drive, and that the undersigned agree to close off the access at Shoreline Drive withina reasonable period of time from such verification either by written notice from the City of Orono or the County of Hennepin. 3. Applicant shall make payment for additional sewer/water units and SAC charges to be determined at the time of buildirn nermit review. 4. The applicant and applicant's representatives have been advised that the new addition and existing building shall be served with an approved fire suppression system per Appendix E of the Uniform Building Code. 5. Authorities granted by this resolution run with the property not with the applicant, but are permissive only and must be exercised by application for a building permit within one year of the date of Council approval, or this variance will expire on that date (February 11, 1992). 6. Violation of or non-compliance with any of the terms and conditions of this variance shall constitute a violation of the zoning code, shall automatically terminate any authority granted herein, and shall be punishable as a misdemeanor. 7. The undersigned applicant, the authorized representative of Super Valu Stores Inc. and President of MGT Company have read, understood and hereby agree to the terms of this resolution and on behalf of themselves, successors and assigns, hereby agree to the recording of this resolution in the chain of title of the property. Page 3 of 5 City of OROTVO CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 2923_________ Adopted by the City Council of the City of Orono, Minnesota at a regular meeting held on the 11th day of February# 199 thy Mf Ijallin, City Clerk Barbara A. Peterson, Mayor Martin Ehlers, President of MGT Company d Bepresentativ 32±s=i.Super Valu Stores Inc. i// / /// ------->/' Richard Bloomqui^t , Applicant STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ^ ) ss. COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on this 11th day of February, 1991, by Barbara A. Peterson & Dorothy M. Hallin, Mayor & City Clerk of the City of Orono, a Minnesota municipal corporation and said instrument was executed on behalf of the City. u>c4-c3-<rw l\JAn(y HENNEPIN COUNTY |y|y cofluno*^ expuM M-92 Notary Public Page 4 of 5 i1 CITY OF DRONO STAT^^^^ilNNBSGTA FLORIDA COUNTY OF -HENNEPIN- LEE City of ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 2923_________ ) ) ss. February 199 STATE OF MINNESOTA ) NOTARY PUBLIC publ IC'sTATE Of’flORIDA HV COMMISSION EXP. MAY 14,1994 BONDED THRU GENERAL IKS. I'KD, )ss. COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) the same as his (their) free act and deed. //jLrc^/'\,199 / f before me a »aaaaaaaaaaa^aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa,v^.\» BARBARA B. FA""'.'. I NOTA«rPUEUC-».-V.nCT; I HBINfPIN CC.’;TY > MY COMM. EXPIRES OH. a. «3i f VWWVWV^VWWWWWVWWVWW a STATE OF MINNESOTA ) )SS. COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) NOTARY PUBLIC the same as his (their) free act and deed. JEWEL A. CHASE Vw P IxPyi^ notary public"' : J>age 5 of 5 ^ITY OF DRDND:] naira [•V=w«] rna;i«tj LI REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Date: February 3,1997 Item No.: " Department Approval:, A Administrator Approval: Name: Michael P.Gaffron Title: Asst. Planning & Zoning Administrator Agenda Section: Zoning Item Description: Spring Hill Golf Club: Approve Wording of Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for Distribution List of Exhibits A - "An Introductory Overview of the Program" -Excerpt from Guide to the Rules of the Minnesota Environmental Review Program B - "The EAW Process" - Excerpt from "RAW Guidelines - Guidance and Information.for the Preparation of Environmental Assessment Worksheets" C - EAW Mandatory Category excerpt - Agriculture and Forestry D - Spring Hill Golf Club Project Schedule E - Resolution #3831 Designating Orono as RGU F - Draft EAW and Appendices » Overview The Minnesota Environmental Review Program requires governmental agencies to go through a standardized, public process designed to disclose information about the environmental effects and ways to avoid or minimize them for certain types and magnitudes of projects. The two levels of review arc the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS); and the less rigorous Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) which is intended to screen projects which "may have the potential for significant environmental effects" to detemiine if they actually do; if the answ er turns out to be •yes', then an EIS is required. If the answer is 'no', then the City's and other agencies' normal review and permitting processes may continue. The EAW process uses a standardized list of questions in a worksheet format to disclose the necessar}' information to screen the project for significant environmental effects. The Spring Hill Golf Club project falls under a mandator)' EAW category because it involves the "permanent conversion of 80 or more acres of agricultural, forest, or naturally vegetated land to a more intensive, developed land use". February 3,1997 Spring Hill EAW Page 2 Process The City of Orono is the Responsible Go\ emment Unit (RGU) for this EAW. The process involves the following steps: 1. Project proposer supplies RGU with data necessary' for completion of the EAW. 2. RGU prepares the EAW (for the Spring Hill project, the City has requested that the proposer ’s consultant prepare drafts of the EAW documents for City review, revision and approval). 3. RGU distributes EAW to the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) and to a list of EQB-specified reviewers. EQB publishes a summary of the EAW in the FOB Monitor. RGU sends a press release to local newspaper announcing availability of the EAW, and makes copies available to any enquirers. 4. 30-day comment period commences on date of EQB Monitor publication. The City can also be a commenter during this period. 5. RGU responds to comments received and makes a decision on the need for an EIS based on the information presented in the EAW, comments received and responses. RGU and other re^ulator\' bodies mav require modifibations to the project to mitigate environmental impacts disclosed through the EAW process. Exhibits A and B provide a more thorough overview of this process. Exhibit D, Spring Hill Golf Club's proposed schedule, suggests the following timeframe for this process: February 10 February (14) February 24 March 26 April 25 May 2 - Oiono Council approves EAW for distribution - Deadline for next EQB submittal - EAW published in EQB, start of 30-day comment period - EAW comment period ends - ’Worst case' response completion by RGU - Formal Notice of Decision If Council concludes on February 10 that the EAW as drafted is complete and accurate, the EAW should be approved by Council for distribution. If Council concludes the EAWmust be revised prior to distribution. Council may either table this until the February 24 meeting for review and approval of the revisions, or may approve it subject to specific revisions being completed prior to forwarding to the EQB. February 3,1997 Spring Hill EAW Page 3 Staff Review of EAW Copies of the draft EAW and appendices were submitted to staff the week of January 21-24. Staffs first chance to review this was at a meeting with Marshal Braman of Schoell and Madson, Inc. (Spring Hill’s consultants) on Monday, January 27. Loren Kohnen, Medina’s staff representative, was also in attendance. We reviewed the 18-page EAW line by line, with staff providing an initial reaction to the wording and conclusions suggested by Braman. Note that the EAW document included in your packet rather massive because it contains many appendices; the EAW itself is only 18 pages in length. As of this writing staff has had a chance to further review the EAW document and would make the following comments or suggestions: Items I thru 8: These arc factual statements about the nature and magnitude of the project. Item 9: Staff agrees w ith the description of current and recent land use as well as the statement that the use is in accordance w ith the Orono Comprehensive Plan, specifically with CMP Rural Land Use Policy 2 which states "Orono’s rural ser\ ice area provides the opportunity for quasi-agricultural land uses. Greenhouses, orchards, truck forms, riding stables and recreation areas such as large golf courses and park reser\'es are not possible in more crowded urban areas but they are compatible with rural residential properties." Item 10: These are facts regarding ’before’ and ’afier’ acreages of cover types. Item 11: The fisheries information was supplied by the DNR for Long Lake. It should be noted that the Spring Hill site ultimately drains to Long Lake and though it is near Lydiard Lake, does not drain to Lydiard. Item 11 also lists wildlife types found near the site, and and notes the anticipated impacts on wildlife. This item also identifies the site’s pro.ximity to the two Big Woods Scientific and Natural Areas (Wolsfcld and Wood-Rill). The comment that indicates 'The golf course design avoids big woods impacts to the degree practical" makes a factual statement based on the proposed use, and should not be construed as a conclusion that the City accepts the impacts. Item 12: This item makes factual statements about the extent of proposed physical impacts on water resources, and includes data about Long Lake. Item 13: This item makes factual statements about the expected water use related to the golf course construction and operation. Item 14: This item makes factual statements regarding water-related regulatory districts affecting the project site. L February 3, 1997 Spring Hill EAW Page 4 Item 15: This item confirms there are no impacts to numbers of watercraft on any waterbody as a result of the project. Item 16; This item provides soils information from the Hennepin County Soil Survey. Item 17: This item details the extent and magnitude of excavation on the site, notes the steep slope areas, and indicates Best Management Practices (BMP's) will be in effect. Council should note that all soil excavated on the site will stay on the site, hence there should be minimal impact from truck traffic on area roads during construction. Item 18: THs section on surface water quality provides factual information about the watersheds impacting and potentially impacted by the project. The text reflects the significant amount of stormwater modelling, nutrient budget analysis and design detail that has gone into this project in order to meet City and MCWD standards for stormwater runoff quality. Item 19: This item provides information about the intended use of septic systems for the clubhouse, maintenance facility and rest station. Item 20: This item discusses potential sources for groundwater contamination at the site. Item 21: This item provides information about solid wastes, hazardous wastes and storage tanks associated with the project. Item 22: This item provides an analysis of traffic impacts based on the intended level of use of the golf course. Staff has discussed with applicants representatives on a number of occasions the City's concerns regarding the proposed access to Spring Hill Road and discontinuation of the County Road 6 access. Staff concurs that the traffic volumes generated by the proposed relatively low level of use as a private exclusive golf club, will not require the creation of new road corridors outside the site, nor will it require the expansion of existing road corridors. The City has. however, identified related roadwav concerns as follows; - The condition of the existing road surface of Spring Hilt Road is poor, and upgrading that road may involve a total reconstruction of portions of it. The impact of construction traffic and the long temi impact of golf course traffic on the condition of Spring Hilt Road are as yet unknown. - The City has a long-standing concern about the safety of the Tamarack/County Road 6 intersection, and addition of a golf course maintenance facility near that intersection will not only generate additional traffic at that location but may have an impact on the future ability to reconstruct the intersection if, for instance, additional right of way is needed in the future for turn lanes; likewi.se, if the vertical alignment of County Road 6 must be lowered in the I 1i February 3,1997 Spring Hill EAW Page 5 future, the elevation of the proposed tunnel under County Road 6 may be a factor in accomplishing that. While these two concerns may be significant in the City ’s variance/CUP review process, it may be arguable whether they are 'environmental concerns' in the context of the EAW. Staff feels the wording of the EAW is acceptable as-is, but if Council feels otherwise, the above concerns could be added to the EAW. Item 23: This item indicates that impacts on overall air quality are expected to be minimal. Item 24: This item confirms there will be no stationary source emissions. Item 25: This item defines the anticipated impact of noise, dust and odors during construction and after construction is completed. Item 26: This item identifies and details the two areas of archaeological importance which were identified through the Phase I Archaeological surv'ey conducted at the site. It also notes that there are no prime or unique farmlands on the site. This item fuither states that there are no designated parks, recreation areas or trails on or inclose proximity to the site. It should be noted that the Orono Park Commission in 1990 adopted a proposed Bike/Hike Trail Plan which includes a trail corridor along Spring Hill Road from East Long Lake Road northwestward to Count)' Road 6 and westward. Further, the City of Medina has indicated they may request a trail easement on the east side ol Tamarack as part of this project. The Park Commission's Plan has not been formally adopted as an amendment to the Orono Comprehensive Plan but may be in the near future. Council should discuss whether disclosure of the proposed trail route should be added to the EAW. This may also be an appropriate section to again note the proximity of the site to Wolsfeld and Wood-Rill SNA's, although that is already noted in Item 11. Item 26 also indicates there are no "scenic views and vistas" at the site. The EAW Guidelines describe such features as including "spectacular viewing points along lakes, rivers or bluffs; virgin timber tracts; prairie remnants; geologic features; waterfalls; specimen trees; plots of wildflowers; etc." Staff is unaware of any such features of local or statewide interest at this site. Item 27: This item indicates no adverse visual impacts will be created by this project. Although the proposed location of maintenance facilities w ill place a rather large pole building type structure at a location that is veiy visible from neighboring roadways and properties, and although the character of portions of the site will likely change slightly from 'woods and fields’ to a more manicured I February 3, 1997 Spring Hill EAW Page 6 appearance, these are not the degree of impacts envisioned by the EQB. The EAW guidelines for 'Visual Impacts’ state: "Describe any non-routine impacts which may be due *0 the emission of light from the project or due to a 'visual nuisance' caused by the project. An example of a light emission project would be especially intense lights creating a glare problem for pasing motorists. Examples of'.visual nuisance' would be lights on tall communications towers intruding on the visual integrity of a scenic vista, or a very large water vapor plume from an exhaust stack or cooling tower." Item 28: This item indicates that the proposed use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plans and zoning of the Cities of Orono and Medina. Item 29: This item indicates that no new or expanded utilities, roads, other infrastructure or public services will be required off-site to serv'e the project. The EAW guidelines lead staff to the conclusion that the connection between Spring Hill's additional use of Spring Hill Road and the potential need to reconstruct that road due to its poor condition, is not necessarily an impact that is required to be noted in the EAW. However, as noted previously. Council may wish to discuss whether a notation regarding this infrastructural improvement should be included in the EAW. Item 30: This item discusses the potential cumulative impacts of the golf course project related to the anticipated development of the surrounding area. Item 31: This item notes there are no other environmental impacts which have not been addressed. Item 32: This item summarizes the issues. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends acceptance of the text of the EAW for publication. Council should give special attention to Items 22,26 and 29, and determine whether additional text should be added to the EAW. Proposed motion: Moved by ___, seconded by ___to accept the text of the Spring Hill Golf Club EAV/ and direct staff to forward the EAW to the Environmental Quality Board for publication and proceed with the EAW process. Vote:___ayes,___nays. \ • »• MiMI 2 mi. 4 An Lutroductoiy Overview of the Program The Minnesoia Envircnmenial Review Program is auihorizcd by Mina StaL, sectkxi 116D.04 and 116D.045, and specified in detafl in the administrative roles adopted by the EQB ftnmd at Mina Rules, pans 4410.0200 10 4410.7800. Ihe function of this program is to avoid and minimize damage to Minnesota ’s environmental resouices by public and private development The program does this by requiring that proposed actions whch have or may have the potential for significant environmental effects undeigo ^»cial review procedures in aldition to whatever approvals and pennits they otherwise need; these special procedures are intended to disclose infbnnation so that the potential environmental impacts of a prcposal can be assessed and ways to iiuinmize or avoid any significant impacts can be identified The program roles assign a particular unit of government to prepare dte review. Usually, this unit is the one widi the greatest responsibility for supervising or approving the project This unit is termed the RGU • the ’Tlesponsible Governmental Unit” Persons unfamiliar with dte program are often surprised that the RGU is the same unit most te^xxisible for the approval or carrying out of the projea This is because they misutderstand the nature of the program - they expect that the program is intended to give some “impanial'’ unit of government the authority to re\iew and ovtnum decisions by other units which may haw environmental cflfccts. In fact, the program docs not give any unit any review authorit)- over the decisions of another unit, and funherniote, the program does not involve any sort of approval or disafpoval of the development itself. Environmental review simply requires the RGU to go through a standardized public process deagned to^ disclose infonnation about environmental effects and ways to avoid or minimize theta The program has no authority of its own to require that an>ihing be done about any environmental effects disclosed no matter how significanL It is left to oiha regulatory authorities of local, state, and federal agencies to implement the protection measures identified in the environmental review. In short, environmental review is a source of infonnation and must be integrated with other permitting and approval processes in order to actually protect the enviTonmenL Two different review procedures are used in this program: the Environmental Impact Statement, a EIS and the Environmental Assessment Worksheet, v EAW. The EIS is a thorough study of the environmental impacts of the projea along with a comparative analysis of the environmental, economic, and sociological impacts of the project and reasonaUe alternatives to the project, including the “no-build” alternative: the EIS must also thoroughly anal>-ze mitigation measures for significant environmental impacts. When completed the EIS gives units of government the infomradon they need to determine whether the projea is environmentally accq)iable and what mitigation measures need to be imposed The EIS is reserved for projects with “the potential for significant envitonental effects.” Usually, about 10 to IS arc required each year. The second level of review is the EAW. This review procedure is intended to screen projects which ''may havre the potential for significant environmental edects” to determine if they actually do; if the answer turns out to be “yes,” then an EIS must also be prepared. As the “workshea" pan of the name inplies, the EAW sd process uses a standardized list of questions in wotkdieet format to disclose the necessary infonnation to screen the project for significant environmental effects. The EAW is always subject to a 30day public review period before a decision is made by the RGU about whether the impacts wanant an EIS. Usually, about 150 EAWs are required each year. What Projects Require EISs or EAWs? Requirements for mandatory prqjaraiion of an EIS or EAW on certain types and sizes of projects are set forth in the EQB’s rules. These requirements are rqHinted in the final chapter of this guide. An EIS is also necessary when ordered as a result of an EAW review on a projecL An EAW can also be initialed at the discretion of a unit of government and requested by a group of at least 25 citizens, as described in the chapter on discretionaiy EAWs and petitions. Limitations on the Applicability of the Environmental Review I^ogram Environmental review (Le., preparation of an EAW or EIS) can apply to any action or activity that meets three 1. 77re action or activity must take place in the future • i.e., actions or activities which have already taken place are not subject to this program. 2. The action or activity must involve the physical manipulation of the environment, (Srectiy or indirectly; actions and activities which do so are termed "project^' under this program (as defined at 4410ff200, subp.6S). 3. The action or activity must involve at least one governmental approval or one form of governmental financial assistan'* or be a project conducted by a unit of government; such actions and activities are termed "gover-mental action^' under this program (as d^ined at part 44100200. subp. 33). The d^inition of "permit" cu 44100200, subp. 58 lists examples of the various types of approvals and financial assistance w.if/j qual^ a project for inclusion under this program. Approvals or assistance by, and projects of, federal agencies are included under this /urogram. • Further details on the limitations of the applicability of this program to certain actions arc set fonh in the rules at part 4410.46CD, subp. 2, the “standard exemptions;” these are also presented in the final chapter of this guide. Once review has been completed on a project, no further review is necessary on that ptojea unless the circunsiances ^ified at citha part 4410.1000. subp. 5 or 44103000 occur in the future. Unless the ^Jc dfied drcumstaixes occur, the project is exempt fiom further review even if implemeni^ion of the project is delayed for many years. The Effect of Environmental Review Requirements on the Approval and Construction of a Project Whenever environmental review is required, whetha because of a mandatory EAW or EIS requirement or because of a discretionary decision by a unit of government that review is needed, or whenever a valid citizens* petition is filed with the EQB, a moratorium is automatically placed on approval of the project and • HIM 3 j MMM 4 also on the iniiiaiion of consmiction on the piojea This moratorium is set foth in the statutes, at Minn. Stat, section 116D.04, subd 2b (1988). TTk ch^ of this guide titled •'Ptohibitions on Governmental Approvals aid COnsttuction Until After Review is Completed" explains this moratorium in detafl. After review has been coi?rfcted. the information dixlosed in the EAW or EIS process is to be used in guiding the t^roval and permitting processes. At What Should As a general nile, environmental review should be initiated as soon as practicable. This usually dqiends upon when the proposer is certain enough about the basic features of the project so that a thorough project description can be i^ritien down. The EQB advises project proposers to inform the RGU of the impending project as soon as the projea ooncqx and prqnsed location are knowa Early consultation can help clarify what information will be needed 10 initiaiB environmental review and in some cases may suggest modifications in the {lojea or location that can avoid potential difficulties and streamline the review. When review is discretionary, it must be initiated prior to the granting of all necessary approvals, or the project is exempt Who Is Responsible for What in Environmental Review? Part 4410.0100 specifies the general rc^ionsibilitics of the various patties in environmental review. Basically, these can be summarized as fdbws: 1. Project proposers: nvist supply reasonably available information needed for preparation of EAWs and ElSs and must pay the reasonable costs of the RGU for preparing an EIS (required by pat 44106000). 2. RGUs: must prepare EAWs and EISs when required by EQB rules; must verify accuracy of EAWs and EISs: and must comply with the dmeframes of the EQB rules. 3. EQB: must adopt the rules for the program, rrmitor their effeedveness, and revise as cq^pricue: and must provide technical assistance in the interpretation and afqrlication of the rules. Appeals of RGU Decisions Pursuant to Mirm. Stat., section 116D.04, subd 10 (1988), an appeal of any decisions of an RGU about the need for an EAW or EIS or the adequacy of an EIS must be made in the district court of the county in which die project would take place. The EQB is NOT an appeal body and cannot review a decision of an RGU. (Note, however, that under part 44102800, the EQB can take over the EIS adequacy decision for an EIS urxler certain circumstances. In addition, the EQB may initiate judicial review of environmental decisions by RGUs or may intervene in any proceeding brought under Minn. Stat., section 116D.04, subd 10 (1988).) I L. Notes on Timeframes in the Rules Tl» Mear*XI 0l “DAY*. RGUs must be aware that tfie word "day’’ can mean either calendar day or woddng day depending on the number of "days” listed. If the text lists 15 or fewa "days," the meaning is worb'ng days. If the text lists 16 a more "days," the meaning is calendar days. This is based on the definiricm of "day" at part 4410.0200, subpL 12. Thus, if the text gives a timefiame of 5,10, cr 15 days for a ^i6c event, it mans woddng days, whereas dmefiames of 20,25,30, or more days mean calendar days. Working days exclude Saturdays, Sundays, and legal state holidays. HowloColrtaFWodornme. The definition of "day” at part 4410.0200, subpL 12 indicates that the day any period of tirne begins is not counted but that the final day of the period is counted. For instance, if a notice of a review period appears in the EQB_htouwr on a Monday, the first day ends on Thesday, the second on Wednesd^, etc. The time period ends at the end of normal business hours (generally taken to be 4:30) on the final day of the period. The definition of "day” also indicates that no time period can end on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal state hdkfa^. Thus, if a period of time would end on a weekend, it actually runs to the end of the following Mbndjy (unless, of course, this is a Monday holiday). The most Sequent time period which occurs in the program is the 30 (calendar) day EAW comment period. These i&egin on the date of publication of the EOB Monitor, which is always a Monday. Thirty days fiom a Monday always falls on a Wednesday, so EAW comment periods end on Wednesda>s (unless this day should be a l^al holiday). HUM © The EAW Process . It is not intended as a subsdmte for the I It ••vV This chapter provides an overview of the complete EAW p EQB ides themselves, and should not be used as such. The EAW is defined by stale to be a "brief document \diich is deagned lo set ou foe basic focts necessary to detennine whether an EIS is leqiuied for a proposed action." The purpose of foe EAW p is to disclose information about potential environmental impacts of foe project The EAW process is not an appoval process. Tte infomaiion disclosed in foe EAW process has two firetions: (1) it is used to dettrinine whefoo’ an EIS is needed; and (2) it inrficates how the projea can be modified to lessen its environmental impacts —such modifications may be irnposed as pemrit conditions by regulatory agencies. Tbe information disclosed comes fiom three sources: (1) foe EAW itself; (2) comments received on foe EAW; and (3) responses made to comments received on the EAW. However, the EAW itself is generally foe mo« important source of informatiotL The EAW process involves four nudor steps: Step 1 - Ihe proposer of the project sqplies data necessary for the oon^letion of foe EAW to the Re^xnsible Governmental Unit (RGU). Step 2* The RGU prepares the EAW. Step 3* 30day public comment period. Step 4 • The RGU responds to foe comments received and makes a decision on foe need for an EIS based on foe EAW, conunents received, and ie. responses to foe comments. The RGU and ofocr units of government may require rriudifications to the poject to mitigate environmental impacts as disclosed through the EAW process. A flow chart of the EAW process is shown in an accompanying figure. When is an EAW Required? An EAW is required for any project listed in foe "mandatory EAW categories” of foe EQB roles, at parts 4410.4300. (These mandatory categories are also found in the EQB's booklet Guide to foe Rul^j An EAW is also required whenever a unit of government with approval authority ova foe project detemunes that an EAW should be prepared avsulable evidence iixiicates foat the project “may have foe potential for significant environmental eOects.” Usually, such a discretionary dcciaon to teqiute an EAW is made in response to a citizens’ petition filed under EQB nJe part 4410.1100. An EAW is also prepared as the first step in foe review process when an EIS is required fa a project In these foe EAW saves to describe the projea and its environmental setting fa purposes of sooi»ng the EIS.IMIil 3 X 'X V 1 Mini IMIII Completed an EAW is n»«ia»y 't'tt ^ «*»,.« teC. d«mnin«l a<ie,«aB (Mm Sn»., sss. JI6DD4. subd,2b(1988)). tf«t»ohibittonOTfinalgovOTrnwtaldecisiOT ^^r^'LrovTi^ if lha s^multi-step approval process . ncliminaiy plat approvals (these gram cenan rights qjproval under the applicable zoning onlinanccs. MJitoal infoanato. «*3rftag pn*iWto. "■ Igyfew. is Iiesenied in the booldet Guide to the RulK. available fio^ How is it Detemiined What Governmental Unit is the RGU? of govetnmcni caD esponsib noiecL Rir mandatory EAWs, the mandatory ^ 4« EQB Chair designales *a RGU. If a “.7^^a*ra^Swa.i.sownia«ve.i.t«c««s*cROU. AacasmcyisalwaysO. RGU for projects it will conduct itself. Who Prepares the EAW and Who Pays for Its Costs? cf EAW is corrsad in d«ail in ““ ::^ae Ls L»hfc whan h is dnly of RGU «. oanptaa *a fcm. m. ,.i,nnmcndl,ri-""-“”"^"''“a>nsilan.onlbe(innstoorrossl»«nm.lo^ o-i.^ r:,ri”^ ..r^ o'tfyjir EAW costs. In the majority of cases, these costs ate relatively small The 30-Day Comment Period The Dublic conuneni rrriod begins on the (fate, that the EQB staff publishes notice of the availability of^ P.^ °t BOB. •n»EQBSslfptosanoo««.d.Ma..a upon receipt of the completed EAW fiom the RGU. 3 4 Ill null At the same tin« that the EAW is distribuJrf ID ite EQB staff, copies ixinis at the official distributiOT to (Because the names ofd addresses on this bst change quite frequently, this list is pubUshed separately from the ^WGuidelii^) RGU must send a pess release (not a paid legal notice -that is optional) to at least o« newspaper of with a copy of the EAW; the RGU may charge the person fa copying costs, however. During the comment period, anyone who wishes to may review and comment on the EAW. Comments must te Jninal o tlK RGU wi*h the 3(May period Tl« RGU may hold pobUc meewgs. a .B »> S^^axnmeoa Comment on an EAW may addea acoumey atW r~-a.i imtaas ihal Moant ftinher inwsrigadon befoe the projea is oanmenced; ady son* of the agencies lha. mceive copies of d« EAW on which ageicies haw jurisdiclion and expenise related to the potential sttpaos of the piojw and cn the magnitude of the impacts. Response to ^5 of that infotmatioa Trie decision on the need fa an EIS must be made in confomanoe with part 4410.1700 of the EQB’s rules. The standard to be tfijAied is as follows: ••An EIS shall be esdered fer tsojects that haw the potential for signiflonl etwircnmenial effects.” ISubpcn 1) •In deciding whette a project has the potential lot significant entrironmental effects the RGU shall contpree the impotts that may reasonably be expected to occtir fiem the projea with the CTitera': A. Type, extent, and reversibility of envirorunental effects; B. Cumulative potential effects of related a anticipated future projects; C. The extent to which environmental effects are subjea to mitigation by ongoing pubUc regulatory authority; andD Uie extent to which aivironmotlal effects can be anticipaled and controlled as a reailt of other ' intotatot bv txiblic attenefa g the project proixieer. or of EISs prevtoody prepared.'* (Subparts 6 and 7) m RGU must apply the standard arxl oiterL. to the totual information oxitained in the EAW. the co^ irrdved on the EAW. and responses to the comments. The infocmadoj arxi reasoning relied ^ m reacl^ decision must be documented in a written recod suppoting the decision coit^ 1 tax ” As part of this proems ihe RGU must make specific wriuen re^xxises 10 all subaantive and timely comments received on the EAW (and provide the responses to those who submitted the comments). There is no sp»Hfir fonnal that must be used for the record of decision. It may be a specially prepared document a a section of the minutes a other document routinely prepared by the RGU. The important thing is that there be evidence that the RGU took a "hard look” at eadt reasonably likely environmental effect as HicrifiMirf by the EAW and comments, drew a reasonable conclusion about the agnificance of each effect based on the fects disclosed and the four criteria cited above, and made a reason^te overall conclusion about the potential of the pojea for significant cnvirormcnial effects. One way to organize the findings of fact in the recori of decision would be to foltow the order in which the various environmental effects are listed in the EAWfonn. Delay of decisions; insulli^ Subpan 2a of 4410.1700 provides that the RGU may delay the EIS need decision in the event that it determines that "information necessary to a irasoned decision about the potential for, or significance of, one or more possible environmental impact is laddng, bta a^d be reasonably obtained." It is intended that the decision be delayed only if the missing information is important to the EIS need decisbn. In other words, the tea Cor delaying the decision requires nwre than just inissing information — the missing information mua have the potential to sway the EIS need decisioa If. in the RGU’s judgement, the lacking information is not critical to the EIS need decision, the EIS rreed deciaon should not be delayed to gather the information; rather, the information should be obtained later as part of some appropriate penniiiing process. U would be appropriate fa the t«rord of decision on the tKxd for the EIS to indicate what the lacking infonnation is and how it will be obtained and used. The rules allow that the EIS need deciaon be delayed fa up to 30 da>-s to allow fa gathering necessary addidotol infonnation. •* Appeal of the RGU'S Decision The decision of the RGU todoarroiiodoanEIScanbe jqrpcaled by filing an appeal in the District COurt fa the county where the project would take place. According to the EQB roles, this appeal must be filed witfiin 30 days of the notice (rf the decision in the EQB Moruta , however, according to the aatuie (116DD4, subd. 10), it must be filed widiin 30 days of the date of the deciaon. There is no administrative appeal fa an RGU’s decision (e.g.. the EQB has no prMction over an RGlfs deciaon). • Mill Mandatory EAW Category Mandatory EIS Calegoiy Wetlands and Protected Waters (continued) Exemption fringid by a border of anergeni 5 ^rLs are used extensively as brood areas when, in midsummer andpringus ay a ooru€r uj Tvot 5 areas are used extensively as brood areas when, in nuasummer ana‘P^. hZ“ “L p,. %... »•»«»».«"»«-V/ Agriculture’and Forestry (Projects which would change land use) ‘I None 4410.4600, 8Ubp. 18 A. Harvcning of limber for mainicninoe pur­ poses. B. Public and private foreil managcmenl prac­ tices, other than dcarcutxing or the application of pesticides, that involve less than 20 acres of land. 4410.4300. subp. 28 A. Harvesting of timber for commercial pur­ poses on public lands within a state park, historioil area, wildcmess area, scientific wd natural area, wild and scenic rivers disuicl, the Minnesou River Project Riverbend aw, the Mississippi headwaters area, or critical area that does not have an approved plan under Minnesou Statutes, section 86A.09 or 1160.07. (DNR) B. A clcarcutiing of SO or more contiguous acres of forest, any pan of which is located within a ihoreland area and within 100 feet of the ordiiuuy high water mark of the lake or river. O^NR) C Projccu resulting in the conversion of 640 or more acres of forest or naturally vegeutcd land to a difiF':ring open space land use. (Ixcal) D. Projccu resulting in the pennanent conver ­ sion of 80 or more acres of agricultural, forest, or naturally vegetated land to a more intensive, developed land use, except that this item docs not apply to agricultural land inside the boundary of the MetropoUun Urban Service Area csublished by the Meiropoliun CoundL (Local) mm /^b(ae "Open sptc* land use" meant a use particularly oriented to and using the outdoor character of an area including agri:^ . u. campgrounds, parks. IrtrTt^a^ci^^Xt^^fe. Il'c^s conversion to parklands, open space, or natural areas. IIMM MMM Dec 5,1996 Jan 3,1997 Jan 6 Jan 10 Jan 15 Jan 24.12:00 Feb 4 Feb 6 Feb 10 Feb 11 Feby(H Feb 18 Feb 24 Feb 27 SPRING HILL GOLF COURSE PROJECT SCHEDULE DECEMBER 13,1996 SMI provides aerial topography with wetland boundaries to Fazio, Fazio starts concept grading plan. Neighborhood meeting to present concept plan. Fazio provides site plan and concept grading and drainage plan to SMI. Meetings with Medina and Orono city staffs and engineers to present plan and obtain comments . SMI provides earthwork analysis and review comments to Fazio. Schedule project team meeting if required. - Preliminary plan submittal deadline - Medina. . Submit EAW to Medina and Orono - Preliminary submittal to Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD). - Preliminary plan submittal deadline - Orono. . Submit wetland permit applications to agencies. . Medina City Council Meeting - Approval of EAW - Formal submittal deadline - MCWD. - Neighborhood meeting to present preliminary plan . Orono City Council Meeting - Approval of EAW - Medina Planning Commission Meeting and Public Hearing - Submit City-approved EAW to EQB for publication . Orono Planning Commission Meeting and Public Hearing. - EAW publication date, start of 30-day comment period. - MCWD meeting. Mar 4Mar 10 Mar 11 Mar 26 Apr 15 ^1/0 Apr 25 ,) May 2 May 16 Jun 1 Medina City Council Meeting - project approval (based on Feb. 11th Planning Commission approval).Orono City Council Meeting - project approval (based on Feb. 18th Planning Commission approval).Start preparation of construction plans and bid documents. EAW comment period ends. Start response to comments - 3 to 30 days. Receive wetland alteration permit approval (approximate date). Begin bid soliciting for site grading. Complete response to EAW comments - worst case. Notice of decision on EAW. Grading permit can be issued. Receive bids for golf course grading. Start site grading. CITY of ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. _3 8 S i A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DESIGNATION AS 'RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT UNIT' FOR PURPOSES OF THE SPRING HILL GOLF CLUB ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET WHEREAS, the proposed development of the Spring Hill Golf Club requires the preparation of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet; and WHEREAS, the property involved in the Spring Hill Golf Club project is located in the cities of Orono and Medina; and WHEREAS, most of the property and all of the buildings will be located in the City of Orono; and WHEREAS, in situations in which more than one governmental unit is involved, one governmental unit must be designated as the 'Responsible Government Unit' (RGU) for the purposes of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Medina has agreed to the designation of the City of Orono as the 'Responsible Government Unit' for purposes of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet with respect to the Spring Hill Golf Club. NOW, THEREFOIUE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Orono hereby agrees to the designation of the City of Orono as the 'Responsible Government Unit' for purposes of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet with respect to the Spring Hill Golf Club. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that all correspondence and communications with respect to the Environmental Assessment Worksheet for Spring Hill Golf Club involving the City of Medina shall be directed to Loren Kochnen, and Orono shall keep the City of Medina informed as to the review process. Adopted by the City Council of Orono, Minnesota this 13th day of January, 1997. EST: D^my M. ^failT^, City Clerk Gabri^H Jabbour, Mayor\^ i REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ^ •^0 C/ry^ DATE: February ITEM NO.: ^ Department Approval: Name Ron Moorse Title City Administrator Administrator Reviewed: Agenda Section: Item Description: Spring Hill Golf Club--EAW Application-Summary of Issues The City Council is being asked to approve the wording of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) application for distribution to appropriate agencies to solicit comments. Staff has identified in Gaffron's memo dated 2/3/97 revisions the City Council may want to consider. Staff has determined that the application as submitted is adequate for distribution. The City will have further opportunity to review the EAW as well as the commentr received from the reviewing agencies prior to making a decision on whether the project will have an adverse environmental impact. Council has received the EAW application and Gaffron’s memo under separate cover on February 5, 1997. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to approve the EAW for distribution to the required agencies. j I^H fM'MVI t il’in Environmental Assessment Worksheet for Spring Hill Golf Club Orono & Medina Minnesota rrw.. j -->vv ;r •4 ‘ »r ■I f' N^.-. 'i * •'*■'_ ^ ^ W,.,, ^ ^ 1. - » -•______ *. ,W- '-• ■ -'T JS-, -V , ■•*- -i --t ■ ':”lr -*£4-> w «!<*• / z:: Prepared by: Schoell Sl Madson, Inc. Engir i&t-yrs ^ Su/ 've>yors ^ I- VBf Soil Tefstmg^ EnvinonmonCo/Services ■'OfilHf ) VVuv>'n> ^ ilvf.i . r>/1irV '( •tx.K'ik ( i. fvV-J i »V », 'O ) ( )t*K »i r 1; ’ < kIH 7Hl 11 » M< t <-^' ! kH 5 February 1997 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET (EAW) NOTE TO PREPARERS . ^ This worksheet is to be completed by the Resoonsible Governmental Unit (RGU) or its agents. The project proposer must supply any reasonaoly accessible data necessary for the worksheet, but is not to complete the final worksheet itself. If a complete answer does not fit in the space allotted, attached additional sheets as necessary. For assistance with this worksheet contact the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (EQB) at (612) 296*8253 or (toll free) 1-800-652-9747 (ask operator for the EQB environmental review program) or consult "EAW Guidelines," a booklet available from the EQB. Comments must be submitted to the RGU (see item 3) during the 30-day comment period following notice of the EAW in the EQB Monitor . (Contact the RGU or EQB to learn when the comment period ends ) Comments should address the accuracv and completeness of the information, potential impacts that may warrant further «>,;sstigatior„ and the need for an EIS. If the EAW has been prepared for the scoping of an EIS (see item 4), comments should address the accuracy and completeness of the information and suggest issues for investigation in the EIS. 1. Prnjer.t Title Spring Hill Golf Club 5. Proposer Contact person Address Phone RGU Contact Person and title Address Phone Spring Hill Golf Club Marshal Braman Sr.hoell & Madson Inc _ Wayzata Blvd. Suite 1 ^ Lnnetonka. MN. 55305 (6121 546-7601, City of Orono Mike Gaffron . Assistant Planning and Zoning Adm inistrator City of Orono P O. Box 66 Crystal Bav. MN 55323 (6121 473-7357 citizen petition ___RGU discretion Reason for EAW Preparation __ EIS scoping _X mandatory EAW _ __Proposer volunteered If EAW or EiS is mandatory give EQB rule category number(s) 4410.4300 Subp,„28. Project Location NE1/4 Section 26 Township 118N_ Range 23_W_ SE 1/4 Section 26 Township 118N . Range _23W_ SW 1/4 Section 25 Township 118N_ Range _23W_ 1 r.niinty Hennepin City/Twp Orono and Medina, Attach copies of each of the following to the EAW: (see appendix A) c, all sipnilicani praiecl and nalural leatures ISa S- wa..^^ an*.™- a. the timing and duration of construction activities. C.„.l«,la. - « !)nl ^dZlipy^ aoitli ol Cognly Road 6 near Ihe ■ apaiaed lan^c^aing. M 1 ROOT ^ ,. -a y a.al y agy —~ « • SXi ...» LtS afconTuJon dete Access to the golf course will be froo, a new access road being completed by 1999. The course and clubhouse are proposed to be open or us spring of 1999. Provide a 50 or fewer word abstract for use in EQB Monitor notice. * r>n a iqr “a ” < ”“> - “— replacement ratio. or Length (miles)__Project Magnitude Data Total Project Area (acres) 194.97 Number of Residential Units Unattached 0 Attached_Q—_ Commercial/Industrial/lnstitMtional Building Area (gross floor space) Tot .1 ?:^4QQ square feet; Indicate area of specific uses; Office ___ Manufacturing __ Retail ____ Other Industrial ___ Warehouse ____ • ui •* Institutional r.lohhnuse 1? nnn with 4-6 overnight units. Light Industrial ______ Agricultural Maintenance II.QOQ— Other Commercial (Specify) Rest Statio n —400 — Building Height(s) _30 8.Permits and Approvals Required List all known local, stats and feaeral permits, approvals, and funding required: Unit of Government ___________Typg of Applica tion Status 9. 10. City of Orono City of Orono City of Orono City of Medina City of Medina Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Minnehaha Creek Watershed District MN DNR MN DNR MN DNR Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Hennepin County Public W^'rks Hennepin County Public Wo.ks U.S. Army Corps of Efjir:t ers Golf Course Use Conditional Use Permit Land Use Alteration Conditional Use Permit Building Permit/Land Alteration Permit Conditional Use Permit/Golf Course Wetland Alteration Permit Floodplain Review Grading and Utility Installation Permit Wetland Alteration Permit Shoreland Area Review Protected Waters Permit Water Appropriation Permit Nationwide Pollution Discharge Elimination System County Highway Tunnel Construction permit to work in County right-of way Clean Water Act 404 Individual Wetland Permit To be requested Pending To be requested To be requested To be requested To be requested To be requested To be requested To be requested To be requested To be requested To be requested To be requested To be requested To be requested I and Use Describe current and recent past land use and development on the Site and on adiacert lands Discuss the compatibility of the project with adjacent and nea*V . inHirate whether any potential conflicts involve environmental matters. Identify any potentia "mernfhara^^^^^^^^^^ land uses, such as soil contamination or abandoned storage tanks. 7gntll^r^ll'ndT frincIpaUrops Ire iom^soyb^nsThll ‘°Adiacentto the remainder of (ffe Site are single family homes on large lots and hobby farms. Several nearby parcels are belno deue/o^^^^ interests. The proposed development is in accordance with he City of Orono's Comprehensive Development Plan and no conflicts involving environmental m- (e^are anfc/pated Based on the historical uses of the land, and results from Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments, no hazardous waste, soil contamination or abandone underground storage tanks ere anticipated. Cover Types Estimate the acreage of the site with each of the following cover types before and after development (before and after totals should be equal). Types 2 to 8 Wetlands Urban/Suburban Lawn or Landscaping Wooded/Forest Brush/Grassland. Cropland Impervious Surface Other (Golf Course) Total Before After 23.60 24.60 5.19 3.84 95.44 44.56 65.39 39.88 5.35 3.70 0.0 78.93 194.97 194.97 MlVt Ml MTtVsIt MflilW ^Itlt [•M[« •nTi pJVaI MKtl •Ttll MM TRAP NETS species No. of sets; 10 Trap survey date; 07/23/1986 #fish # per sot total pounds pounds per set White Sucker Carp Golden Shiner Black Bullhead Brown Bullhead Yellow Bullhead Yellow Perch Pumpkinseed Sunfish Bluegill Sunfish White Crappie Black Crappie Hybrid Sunfish FISH STOCKING DATA year species 89 Walleye 90 Walleye 92 Walleye 0011 0006 0006 0553 0011 0007 0010 0003 0138 0012 0247 0006 0017.10 0027.20 0000.30 0146.60 0002.50 0003.90 0000.80 0000.30 0016.50 0000.30 0001.65 0000.65 size # released 131000 175000 130000 numlr of w/Wfe species. A totalof 50.B3 hrush/grassland will be converted to gotf cou^e on (he S,te to wildlife. Additional fragmentation of the are proposed on the open areas and forest fringe. No seceri(y TnZVtttZZTncM^ - continue to travel along wooded and open aress throughout the property. b Ate there any state-listed endangered, threatened oj ®,.g communities; colonial waterbird ° yes No If yes, describe the resource sensitive ecological resources on or near 'P®.fr J®® he resources was The Minnesota Department of Natural ^osourc^DNR)^ contacted and requested to review the^records '°cony^e^^^ eAWaddress the ls7Jeof Wg woods ITeeTppeldl B). Two% Woods Sclentmc and Naturat Areas Wolsfeld Woods and Wood-Rill are located within a one mile radius. The big woods on the located primarily in the Medina portion of the Site. merZ^ feas/b/e impacts v.ill be minimized. The golf course design avoids big woods impacts to the dearee practical Maps indicating the curent and proposed locations of big woods are heated in appendix E Further general discussion of Big Woods is provided in a brochure pubirshed ^e DNR locL in appendix B An area of big woods is being used wetland mitigation purposes. This will afford a high degree of protection to that area. 2 Physical impacts on Water Resources Will the project involve the physical or ___ 'hydrologic alteration (dredging, filling, stream diversion, outfall structure, diking, impoundment) of anv surface water (lake, pond, wetland, stream, drainage ditch)? Yes _ No If ves identify the water resource to be affected and describe; the alteration, including the constmetion process; volumes of dredged or fill material; area affected; length of stream diversion- water surface area affected; timing and extent of fluctuations in water surface elevations; spoils disposal sites; and proposed mitigation measures to minimize impa . Wetlands occupy over 12 percent of the land area on ''’e S/feJofal/ng wetlands A total of 1.41 acres of wetlands are proposed to be filled. In-kind wetland mitigation will take place on the Site at a 2:1 replacement ratio. Upon project completion aoDroximately 24 6 acres of wetland, including mitigation areas, will be present on the Site. LocZTSmare^ indicated on the map in appendix A. Wetlands to be ^lled >ndude 1 27 acres of type 2, PEMB, 0.1 acres of Type 3, PEMC and 0.04 acres of a intennittent riverine channel The project will set aside upland buffer areas which will include native Big Woods The Big Woods will be over 50% of the above the 1:1 wetland mitigation replacement Zetertd be in compliance with Minnesota 1996 '^etfand Conse^ato^ and Corps of Engineers section 404 dean Water Act requirements^ A copy of the Wetland Delineation, Classification and Identification report is in appendix C. Lake information below acquired from DNR Lake SWIM Database PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS FOR LONG LAKE: Dominant forest/soil type: NOT AVAILABLE Size of lake: 279 Acres Shore length: 3.8 Miles. Maximum depth: 30.0 Median depth. 12.0 Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Data from 1983-1989 Secchi disk reading (water clarity); 2.4 feet. DEVELOPMENT CHARACTERISTICS FOR LAKE: LONG Shoreland zoning classification; RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Public accesses in 1988: 0 PERMIT DATA FOR LAKE LONG DNR PERMIT APPLICATIONS ISSUED OR DENIED AS OF MAY 1990 FOR LONG LAKE: NUMBER NUMBER PERMIT TYPES: ISSUED DENIED PUBLIC (PROTECTED) WATERS PERMITS Earthen Encroachment 4 GENERAL APPROPRIATION PERMITS 0 0 0 13. Water Use a Will the project involve the installation or abandonment of any wells? . X_ Yes _ No For abandoned wells give the location and Unique well number. For new wells, or other previously unpermitted wells, give the location and purpose of the well and the Unique well number (if known). The current well supplying the conference center was installed in 1984. It is 178 feet in depth is 10 inch diameter and is registered as a commercial well. The unique well number is 161437/27. This well will remain in use to supply future clubhouse needs. In addition, the 10 inch well will be used to supply water to the imgation pond. When the well was installed the well was tested at a 750 gallon pumping rate per minute for 24 hours. Drawdown after 24 hours of pumping was 10 feet. An additional well will be installed to sen/ice the maintenance facility and rest station. Exact locations of seme existing wells are not known at this time. It is anticipated that up to three wells on the Site will require abandonment. Any unused wells located on the Site will be abandoned according to State Department of Health regulations. b. Will the project require an appropriation of ground or surface water (including dewatering)? X Yes No If yes, indicate the source, quantity, duration, purpose of the appropriation, and DNR water appropriation permit number of any existing appropriation. Discuss the impact of the appropriation on ground water levels. Although there is the potential for short term dewatering during construction, no dewatering is anticipated at this time. If dewatering becomes necessary, the appropriate permits will be secured. Irrigation water will be pumped to the surface and discharged to an irrigation pond located along Spring Hill Road. Current estimates for normal pumping volumes are 140 to 160 acre feet per year. First year pumping volumes are estimated at 200 acre feet to assist in establishment of new turf. A new appropriation permit will be required because of changed use of the existing well. c. Will the project require connection to a public water supply? _ Yes No. If yes. identify the supply, the DNR water appropriation permit number of the supply, and the quantity to be used. » 9 14. Water-related Land use Management Districts Does any part of the project site involve a shoreland zoning district, a delineated 100-year flood plain, or a state or federally designated wild or scenic ^' yer land use district? JL Yes _ No If yes. identify the district and discuss the compatibility of tht project with the land use restrictions of the district. The City of Orono has designated a Shoreland Protection Area around Long Lake. The project will meet the requirements of the City of Orono and DNR Mreland protection area regulations. As part of the shoreland protection plan, a buffer area has been established around Long Lake to avoid shoreland impacts. Stormwater management will be in compliance with regulations applicable to the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and the Cities of Orono and Medina. Review of Federal Emergency Management Agency FIRM maps indicates that no floodplain or floodway areas exist on the golf course Site. 15. Water Surface Use Will the project change the number or type of watercraft on any water body? _ Yes JL No If yes. indicate the current and projected watercraft usage and discuss any potential overcrowding or conflicts with other users or fish and wildlife resources. 16. Soils Approximate depth (in feet) to; Ground water: minimum 0 ft. average 10+ ft. Bedrock; minimum 150 average 190 ft. Describe the soils on this site, giving SCS classifications, if known. (SCS interpretations and soil boring logs need noi be attached.) According to the April 1974 USD A Hennepin County Soil Survey, the surficial soils on the Site are: Soil Survey Summary Informacion (Luetli 1974). Abbreviation Soil Name Native V'egetation Landform Parent Material Depth to V'atcr Table HcC2 HaNcIcn clav loam 6-12®b • • slopes, eroded mi.xed hardvvaou ff-.esl knolls and hill slopes loamy glacial till 5 feel + Gc Glencoe siltv clav loam• •sedges and vvetsite grasses depressions and sluggish drainagevvays loamy colluvium over calcareous loamy till near surface Ma Hamel loam sedges. griLsses. and scattered popple trees short, narrow drainagevvays on sideslopes loamy colluvium over loamy till 1-3 feet LtB l.e Sueur loam l-4®/b slopes mixed hardwood, ^nd a grass understorx rises on low knolls calcareous till 3-5 feet llbC Ila>den loam 6-IZ®b slopes mixed Hardwood forest hillsides and knolls loamv glacial till 5 feel I’m Pcat> muck over loam bog depressions and drainagevvays on glac'al uplands decomposed organics over glacial till near surface IlbB 1 lav den loam Z-6'^o slopes mixed hardwood forest knolls and hillsides loamv glacial till 5 feet 8 Co Cordova silty clay loam mixed hardwood forest flats and shallow drainaizeways loam glacial till 1-3 feet llcP2 Hayden clay loam 1 2-1 8% slopes, eroded mixed hardwood forest hillsides and knolls loamy glacial till 5 feet + HID Hc\der complex, 12-18% slopes mixed hardwood forest hillsides loamy glacial till 5 feet HcE2 ! Ia\ den clay loam 18-24®o slopes, eroded mixed hardwood forest hillsides loamy glacial till 5 »'eet HbD lla> den loam 12-18% slopes mixed hardwood forest knolls and hillsides loamy glacial till 5 feet + HIE 1 Icy der complex, 12-18% slopes mixed hardwood forest hillsides loamy glacial till 5 feet + NeB Nessel loam, l-4®/o slopes mixed hardwoods oiJtwash plains calcareous till 3-5 feet HdF Hayden and Lester loams 24-35% slopes mixed hardwood forest hillsides H: loamy glacial till L: calcareous ti'l 5 feet + G.P.Gravel Pit n/a n'a n/a n/a Pa Peaty muck hoc former lake bottoms peal near surface HbE Hayden loam. 18-24% slopes mixed hardwood forest hillsides loamy glacial till 5 feet + Soils generally consist of a layer of topsoil over a several foot layer of alluvial clays and till followed by coarse alluvium down to bedrock. Soil borings have been advanced and boring logs are available upon request. 17. Erosion and Sedimentation Give the acreage to be graoed or excavated and the cubic yards of soil to be moved: acres approximately 80 : cubic yards 339.750 . Describe any steep slopes or highly erodible soils and identify them on the site map. Describe the erosion and sedimentation measures to be used during and after construction of the project. Steep slopes are present around the Conference Center. Best Management Practices as prescribed by the Metropolitan Council will be utilized to minimize potential erosion during construction. Upon completion of each construction phase, all soil surfaces will be revegetated. All soils excavated on the Site will remain on the Site. 18. Water Quality • Surface Water Runoff a. Compare the quantity and quality of site runoff before and after the project. Describe methods to be used to manage and/or treat runoff. The project Site contributes drainage to Long Lake. This water eventually makes its way to Lake Minnetonka. The Site is located in the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. Three minor watershed areas drain through the Site and outlet into Long I ake. The watershed btjndaries extend north of the project area and include approximately 208 acres of off-site drainage area. The runoff flows through the Site from the north to the south and outlets into Long Lake through culverts under Spring Hill Road. Cosiderable efforts have been made by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District to improve the water quality of Long Lake, with over $2.2 million spent in an effort in recent years. During the design of the course, special attention has been, and wilt continue to be, given to improving runoff quality from the present condition. The nutrient budget analysis indicates significantly reduced levela from the existing condition (see Table 2). The stormwater treatment ponds are intended to be constructed to treat the runoff from the golf course. The runoff through the wetland complexes to Long Lake is routed through wet detention ponds prior to discharge to Long Lake. The irrigation pond in the center drainage will collect runoff for reuse as im'gation, thereby further reducing potential nutrient loading and reducing im'gation needs. Since there is little impervious area and the flow must pass across well vegetated grassy areas, it is anticipated that the golf course will not be a significant loading source. Water quality and quantity control will be provided by three NURP basins designed for both on-site and off-site drainage areas. The NURP basins are located along Spring Hill Road on the upstream end of the existing culverts. Outlet structures are placed at the existing culverts to control the flow rates. The ponds are sized to meet Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and City requirements for NURP basin design. The drainage was analyzed using stormwater modeling software based on Soil Conservation Service methodologies. The modeling was set up to route 100-year, 10- year and 1-year design storms through the existing wetlands, mitigation wetlands, NURP basins and road culverts. The proposed construction of the fairways, greens and tees will increase the volume of runoff by 120% to 175% over the existing conditions. By using the detention storage available in the wetlands, mitigation areas and NURP basins, the additional volume is controlled and the proposed runoff rates leaving the Site are reduced to below the existing rates. The existing and proposed runoff rates at the three major culvert crossings on Spring Hilt Road are presented in Table 1. TABLE 1 RUNOFF RATES TO LONG LAKE SPRING HILL RD CULVERT EXISTING CONDITIONS PROPOSED CONDITIONS 100 Yr.10 Yr.1 Yr.100 Yr.10 Yr.1 Yr. 15" CMP (NURP Basin 1)23 cfs 9 cfs 0 cfs 4 cfs 2 cfs 0.2 cfs 36" RCP (NURP Basin 2)23 cfs 11 cfs 1.4 cfs 16.5 cfs 11.5 cfs 0.4 cfs 42" RCP (NURP Basin 3)57 cfs 28 cfs 3 cfs 29 cfs 6.5 cfs 0.9 cfs The roadway culvert crossings on County Road 6 arjd Spring Hill Road were also included in the storm water flow rate modeling. Based on the results of the flow rating, these culverts are capable of handling up to 100-year design storms without overlopping the roads. The proposed golf course construction did not increase the flow rates to these culverts. I A nutrient budget was performed to evaluate the impact of the pollutant loadings to Long Lake from the construction of the golf course. The procedures used in the analysis are from the MPCA's "Protecting Water Quality in Urban Areas, ’’ Best Management Practices Manual. The pollutant concentrations used in determining the loadings for both undeveloped and developed conditions were those representing open/non-urban land use. Although there will be a change in the land use. A 1995 study by Mr. John Barten, of Suburban Hennepin County Park District, on the quantity and quality of golf course runoff found that the nutrient export from golf courses is very similar to undeveloped land. ’ A copy of the entire report is located in appendix H. The removal efficiencies of the proposed NURP basins are based on "Walker ’s” long term NURP basin pond performance criteria. The results of nutrient budget analyses indicate an overall reduction in the pollutant loadings to Long Lake. The nutrient budget data is tabulated be/oiv. TABLE 2 LONG LAKE NUTRIENT LOADING BUDGET Ill#Hi Total Existing Loading (lbs.) Total Proposed Loadir^ to NURP Basins (lbs.)‘ Removal Efficiency Range (%) Total Prooosed Loading ; > Long : Lake (lbs.) Total Suspended Solids (TSS) 28.602 38,409 89-98 5.700 - 770 Total Phosphorous (TP) 30.46 40.89 40-70 28.6-12.3 Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) 180.08 241.83 20-40 192-145 Lead (Pb)7 I.-*96 80-95 1.9-0.5 Zinc (Zn)40.89 40-80 24 5-8.2 *The proposed pollutant loadings are based on the additional runoff volumes generated by the proposed greens, fairways and tees. A further reduction in the future pollutant loadings can be expected when the ditch system draining the existing wetlands is removed and new weir structures are installed at the wetland outlets. The new weii structures will impound the runoff (up to a two-foot depth) and allow the water to infiltrate into the ground rather than drain eventually into Long Lake. The impounding of the runoff will not only reduce the pollutant loadings, but will also help partially restore the wetlands to their pre-drained condition. It is anticipated that the average water depth in the wetlands will increase by one foot. ’ Barten. John M., Quantity and Quality of Runoff from Four Golf Courses in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area . September 1995, Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District p r r r r r i r I I I L L L The removal efficiency of the largest NURP basin (NURP Basin 2) will also be enhanced when the basin becomes part of the irrigation system. Water will be pumped from this basin to irrigate the fairways, tees and greens. Well water will be used to stabilize the water level in the basin. In addition to the treatment of the stormwater runoff by NURP basins, source control and best management practices will be implemented These measures are listed below: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Grading of the golf course to minimize disturbance to the natural areas and to maximize the recapture and recycling of the runoff and nutrients. Direct the runoff across natural areas and onto grass swales to the mitigated and existing wetlands. The Golf Club is investigating membership in the .Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program which will require environmentally sensitive measures used in the management of the golf course. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices will be employed for the management of the golf course. I PM procedures recommend application events and rates will be dictated by turf management needs as opposed to conventional seasonal or calendar scheduling. Grassed swales will be used as a Best Management Practice (BMP) to guide runoff to constructed wetlands within the golf course. 19. Water Quality - Wastewaters a. Describe sources, quantities, and composition (except for normal domestic sewage) of all sanitary and industrial wastewaters produced or treated at the site. Normal domestic wastewaters, are the only anticipated wastewaters to be generated at the Site. All discharges from the clubhouse will be to the existing septic system. Wastewater treatment is and will be performed by the existing septic system. Volumes are expected to be approximately 3500 gallons per day. Wastewater from the maintenance facility will be discharged to a septic system which will be constructed concurrently with the maintenance facility. Wastewater from the rest station will be discharged to a septic system which will be constructed concurrently with the rest station. b. Describe any waste treatment methods to be used and give estimates of composition after treatment, or if the project involves on-site sewage systems, discuss the suitability of the site conditions for such systems. Identify receiving waters (including ground water) and estimate the impact of the discharge on the quality of the receiving waters. (If the discharge may affect a lake, consult "EAW Guidelines" about whether a nutrient budget analysis is needed.) Wastewater from the project will be discharged to the existing septic system. The current system was designed for more than double the proposed use levels. I c. If wastes will be discharged into a sewer system or pretreatment system, identify the system and discuss the ability of the system to accept the volume and composition of the wastes. Identify any improvements which will be necessary. 20. Ground Water - Potential for Contamination a. Approximate depth (in feet) to ground water; 0 minimum: 90 ft. maximum the average depth is approximately 25 to 40 feet.. b. Describe any of the following site hazards to ground water and also identify them on the site map: sinkholes; shallow limestone formations/karst conditions: soils with high infiltration rates; abandoned or unused wells. Describe measures to avoid or minimize environmental problems due to any of these hazards. There are no known hazards to groundwater on the Site. All unused wells known to be present on the Site or discovered during construction will be abandoned in strict accordance with Minnesota Department of Health regulations during the construction of the project. Only one unique well number is known. c. Identify any toxic or hazardous materials to be used or present on the project site and identify measures to be used to prevent them from contaminating ground water. Currently only small amounts of fertilizes and pesticides are used on the Site. In the future the total volume of use of these chemicals will increase because of increased use of the land. Application of both fertilizers and pesticides will be by licensed, certified applicators following approved management practices for golf courses. 21. Solid Wastes; Hazardous Wastes; Storage Tanks a. Describe the types, amounts, and compositions of solid or hazardous wastes to be generated, including animal manures, sludges and ashes. Identify the method and location of disposal. For projects generating municipal solid waste indicate if there will be a source separation plan; list type(s) and how the project will be modified to allow recycling. During construction several of the existing buildings will be razed. Demolition debris will be properly disposed of at an MPCA approved demolition debris landfill. Long term, the only anticipated wastes to be generated by this project are municipal solid wastes. Municipal solid wastes are collected by private haulers on a contract basis and the majority are ultimately burned and converted to elen city at the Hennepin County Waste to Energy facilities in Minneapolis. Ash and other v.i'cab/e residues are then shipped to contract ash landfills. The City of Orono provides a wcokiy curbside recycling program for paper, glass and plastics. No hazardous wastes are generated on the Site and none will be generated during the future use. A spill of petroleum products was reported on the property on November 21, 1990. According to the MPCA project manager, Mr. Hannon, the amount was small because there was no additional information in the MPCA file about the size of the release or if additional work was requested. p 1 ■ b. Indicate the number, location, size and use of any above or below ground tanks to be used for storage of petroleum products or other materials (except water). The maintenance facility will have a properly designed and constructed refueling area for golf course equipment. 22. Traffic Parking spaces added not known at this time Existing spaces (if project involves expansion) 180 Estimated total Average Daily Traffic (ADT) generated all figures include future projections for the development of aolf course land uses. The Soring Hill Golf Course is projected to generate aporoximatelv 250 trios oerdav and 50 trios during the p.m. peak hour during the oolfina season. Estimated maximum peak hour traffic generated (if known) and its timing: 50 . 4:30 - 5:30 om . For each affected road indicate ADT and the directional distribution of traffic with and without the project. Provide an estimate of the impact on traffic congestion on the affected roads and describe any traffic improvements which will be necessary. The proposed project is expected to have very minor traffic impacts to the surrounding roadway system. The traffic impacts were assessed by determining the project trip generation, distrioution, and assigning project traffic to the surrounding roadway system. Traffic generation projections are based on golf club membership and anticipated staffing levels. It is important to note that traffic will not be generated for approximately 6 months per year because the golf course will be closed. The existing roadway system and each step of the traffic analysis is described and discussed below. Existing Roadway System The existing roadways in the vicinity of the project are described below. Spring Hill Road Spring Hill Road is currently a two lane rural paved street with no turn lanes. It loops from County Road 6 through a small neighborhood with a 30 mph speed limit and returns to County Road 6. Spring Hill Road is part of the City of Orono's street system. Hennepin County Road 6 County Road 6 is a 50 mph two lane roadway with right turn lanes. The western terminus of County Road 6 is located 3.5 miles west at TH 12. It continues east through Plymouth. East Long Lake Road has an interchange with TH12 and combined with Spring Hill Road provides a cutoff between County Road 6 and TH 12. Tamarack Drive Tamarack Drive is currently a two lane rural paved street with no turn lanes. It connects County Road 6 and County Road 24. Hunter Drive Hunter Drive is currently a two lane rural paved street with no turn Ijnes connects County Road 6 and County Road 24. I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 1 I I I I I Trip Generation The trip generation of the proposed project was was used in conjuncton with trip generation rates from local oata provided by the City of Orono from the Mn/DOT T.H. 12 Corridor Proposal Report (October 4, 1996). Trip Generation Spring Hill Golf Club Land Use Size Units Daily Volume PM In Volume PM Out Volume Golf Course 18.0 Holes 250 21 28 The development currently pending City of Orono approval involves private golf course land uses. These portions of the developments generate approximately 250 trips per day and 50 trips during the p.m. peak hour. Trip Distribution Trip distribution to and from the Golf Course is shown in appendix D. Traffic Assignment Project traffic was assigned to the surrounding roadways. The estimated average daily trips and p.m. peak hour trips added to the roadway system by the various components of the development are shown in appendix D. Background Traffic Volumes Existing average daily traffic (ADT) volume on the surrounding roadways and the projected background growth expected is not available from the Cities. Higher than average annual growth rates are expected in area traffic volumes as a result of additional development anticipated in the areas surrounding the project. Since no formal applications for development in the areas surrounding the project have been made with the City of Orono at this time, no specific cumulative impacts of other approved projects are included in this analysis. Recommended Roadway Improvements The project traffic warrants no capacity improvements to County Road 6, Spring Hill Road or East Long Lake Road. Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities The creation of new residential subdivisions in the area will increase the demand for sidewalks and bicycle trails along the surrounding arterials such as County Road 6, Spring Hill Road and East Long Lake Road. Conclusion The proposed Spring Hill Golf Club development is not expected to have significant traffic impacts. Based on the current plans, the current rear driveway will be replaced with a new driveway connection to Spring Hill Road. A new driveway to the maintenance facility will I p r I r I I r I I I I 23. 24. 25. 26. be required on Tamarack. The remaining roadways currently have excess capacity to accommodate the projected volumes of traffic adequately. With the exception of several permanent employees, traffic will not be generated for approximately 6 months per year because the golf course will be closed. Vehicle-related air emissions Provide an estimate of the effect of the project's traffic generation on air quality, including carbon monoxide levels. Discuss the effect of traffic improvements or other mitigation measures on air quality impacts. (If the project involves 500 or more parking spaces, consult "EAW Guidelines" about whether a detailed air quality analysis is needed.) Based on projected traffic levels, minimal impacts to overall air quality in the area are anticipated. According to Environmental Quality Board guidance documents no further air quality analysis is required. Stationary source air emissions Will the project involve any stationary sources of air emissions (such as boilers or exhaust stacks)? _ Yes JL No If yes, describe the sources, quantities, and composition of the emissions; the proposed air pollution control devices; the quantities and composition of the emissions after treatment; and the effects on air quality. Will the project generate dust, odors, or noise during construction and/or operation? X Yes _ No If yes, describe the sorrces, characteristics, duration, and quantities or intensity, and any proposed measures to mitigate adverse impacts. Also identify the locations of sensitive receptors in the vicinity and estimate the impacts on these receptors. Noise will be generated by project construction. The construction activity is not expected to generate unusual or excessive volumes of noise. Construction activities will be limited to normal daylight hours to minimize noise impacts to adjacent areas. No significant noise impacts from the project are anticipated to neighboring areas. Dust will be controlled by the application of water to minimize the potential for dust to be created. Dust levels will be monitored during construction. No odors are expected as a result of construction of the project. No major dust, odors or noise are anticipated from the golf course after construction is completed. Are any of the following resources on or in proximity to the site: a. archeological, historical, or architectural resources? _X. Yes b. prime or unique farmlands? _ Yes No c. designated parks, recreation areas, or trails? _ Yes JL No d. scenic views and vistas? _ Yes JL No e. other unique resources? _ Yes JL No No I c r r I I I I I I I I i 1 I L I I 27. 28. If any Items are answered Yes. describe the resource and identify any impacts on the resource due to the project. Describe any measures to be taken to minimize or avoid adverse impacts. Response from the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to a data request to identify potential sites of historic or archaeological importance indicated that there may be potential sites of historic or archaeological importance within a 500 foot perimeter of Long Lake. SHPO recommended that a survey of the Project Site be conducted. A Phase I Archaeological Site survey has been completed in accordance with established State and Federal standards and is included in appendix E. Two areas of potential historic or archaeological importance were identified. These areas will be investigated further in the spring in accordance with accepted standards and practices. Below is the management summary of the phase 1 Cultural Resources Investigation conducted on the Site. The project area consists of upland land forms intermixed with wetlands. Because of snow cover at the time of the survey, shovel testing was implemented in all areas other than steep slopes (> 15 percent grade) anc ^re wetlands. The survey resulted in the recording of one prehistoric archeological site (514-1), four historic sites (514-2, 514-3, 514-4, 514-5), and an historic farmstead. Shovel testing in and around the sites resulted in the determination that all but one of the sites is too heavily disturbed to warrant additional archeological work. One historic site, 514-5, consisting of a stone foundation with a collapsed log structure and intact archeological deposits, is recommended for additional work to determine its National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility. The architectural survey resulted in a determination that the historic standing structures are not eligible for nomination to the NRHP. Additionally, a known historic archeological site is located within the project area (21HE0183). This site was recorded during a survey of alternative co.aiders for Trunk Highway 12. Additional work was recommended for 21HE0183 (Mather and Nunnally 1995). Will the project create adverse visual impacts? (Examples include: glare from intense tights, lights v'sible in wilderness areas; and large visible plumes from cooling towers or exhaust stacks.) _ Yes No If yes, explain. No adverse visual impacts are anticipated. Compatibility with plans Is the project subject to an adopted local comprehensive land use plan or any other applicable land use. water, o- resource management plan of a local, regional, state, or federal agency? _JL Yes _ No If yes, identify the anplicable plans(s), discuss the compatibility of the project with the provisions of the plan(s), and explain how any conflicts between the project and the plan(s) will be resolved. If no. explain. The Cities of Orono and Medina have approved Comprehensive Land Use Plans. Several different Concept Plans were prepared and reviewed for the project. City staff representatives have reviewed the Spring Hill Golf Club preliminary plans and have found them consistent with the proposed land use designations and zoning of the Site. Ongoing discussions with regulatory agencies will facilitate resolution of any conflicts if they arise. I 29. Impact on Infrastructure and Public Services Will new or expanded utilities, roads, other infrastructure, or public services be required to serve the project? Yes _ No If yes, describe the new or additional infrastructure/services needed. (Any infrastructure that is a "connected action" with respect to the project must be assessed in this EAW; see "EAW Guidelines" for details.) No improvements or additional infrastn mture will be required off site as a result of the project. 30. Related Developments; Cumulative Impacts a. Are future stages of this development planned or likely? _ Yes _)L No If yes, briefly describe future stages, their timing, and plans for environrrental review. b. Is this project a subsequent stage of an earlier project? _ Yes JC. No If yes, briefly describe the past development, its timing, and any past environmental review. c. Is other development anticipated on adjacent lands or oullots? Yes _ No If yes, briefly describe the development and its relationship to the present project. The City ofOrono anticipates future residential growth throughout the surrounding adjacent area. Specific development components are unknown at this time. d. If a, b, or c were marked Yes, discuss any cumulative environmental impacts resu'ting from this project and the other development. The cumulative environmental effects of the golf course project combined with other nearby developments, will be typical of urbanization; increased land use, higher traffic volumes, increased water use, etc.. This project will have a lower overall impact than would a residential subdivision or other currently allowable use. 31. Other Potential Environmental Impacts If the project may cause any adverse environmental impacts which were not addressed by items 1 to 28, identify and discuss them here, along with any proposed mitigation. None 32. Summary of Issues (This section need not be completed if the EAW is being done for EIS scoping: instead, address relevant issues in the draft Scoping Decision document which must accompany the EAW.) List any impacts and issues identified above that may require further investigation before the project is commenced. Discuss any alternatives or mitigative measures that have been or may be considered for these impacts and issues, including those that have been or may be ordered as permit conditions. No significant issues requiring further analysis have been identified during the EAW preparation. Wetland impacts will be mitigated in accordance with the 1996 Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act and the Federal Clean Water Act. The project has been planned to minimize future environmental impact. Many alternatives have been analyzed r r r r T— to minimize impacts to wetlands. waterqualityofLong Lake, stormwaterninoff, traffic, etc.. Feasible alternatives have been incorporated into the current design. Big woods remnants vdll be reduced by approximately 46%. CERTIFICATIONS BY THE RGU (all 3 certifications must be signed for EQB acceptance of the EAW for publication of notice in the EQB Monitor) A. r" c. I hereby certify that the information contained in this document is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. Signature ___________ I hereby certify that the project described in this EAW is the complete project and there are no other projects, project stages, or project components, other than those described in this document, which are related to the project as "connected actions" or "phased actions," as defined, respectively, at Minn. Rules, pts. 4410.0200, Subp. 9b and Subp 60. Signature _____________ I hereby certify that copies of the completed EAW are being sent to all points on the official EQB EAW distribution list. Signature _____________ Title of signer _________________Date _________________ A r r I r I I I I I I I I i i I I I I I APPENDIX A * i 1 •» rOTA ‘-omglme Orono Spring Hill Golf Club Project Location 004L RiDGC'------ Medina w- f' liis i \ cr LU zDI /Co. Rd. 6 : . ■*» '•.. 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L---' .r-- V ^ ., <^’ *.0\K 4 SEE OVERSIZED DOCUMEnTII J r r r r I I I I I i t c t c t I L L I i APPENDIX B » • i S| i“0' ‘5 N Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 5(H) Lafayctlc Road Si. Paul. Minnesota 55155-40__ November 25, 1996 Marshal Braman Schoell & Madson, Inc. 10580 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 1 Minnetonka, Minnesota 55306 Re: Known locations of rare features in the vicinity of a proposed golf course within the cities of Orono and Medina (T118N R23W E section 26 and SW section 25) Dear Mr. Braman: The Minnesota Natural Heritage database has been reviewed to determine if any rare plant or animal species or other significant naniral feamres are known to occur within an approximate one-mile radius of the above referenced project. A print-out with the results of this search in full record format is enclosed; an explanation is attached. Three high quality maple-basswood forest communities are located within the vicinity of the proposed project. This forest type, also known as the Big Woods, covered almost one-half of Hennepin County prior to European settlement. Today, less than 1% of the acreage present in 1850 remains. Two of the forests have been designated as Scientific and Natural Areas (SNA); Wolsfeld Woods SNA is located west of the project area and Wood-Rill SNA is located south/southeast. As Scientific and Natural Areas, these sites receive the highest level of protection in the state. No impacts are anticipated from the proposed golf course. However, it is recommended that precautions be taken to avoid disturbance to these sites from activities during the construction phase. The Uiird maple-basswood forest is located adjacent to the northernmost extension of the proposed course in section 26. Fragmentation of forests in the metropolitan area has resulted in loss of habitat for breeding woodland warblers, including the Louisiana waterthrush. a state designated special concern species, as well as other forest songbirds. Additional woodland plants and animals are also being impacted by forest loss and fragmentation. Therefore, it is recommended that actions to minimize dismrbance to this forest as well as any others within the boundaries of the project be incorporated into the project design. A fact sheet on maple-basswood forests in Hennepin County is enclosed for your reference. The Natural Heritage database is maintained by the Natural Heritage Program and the Nongame Wildlife Program, units within the Section of Ecological Services. Department of Natural Resources. It is the most complete source of data on Minnesota ’s rare, endangered, or otherwise significant plant and animal species, plant communities, and other natural features, and is used in l)\K Inlornull.'il: MS'. I SUll 7(>h (lOOO . 1"!: M .S4S4. I-S(lt) \(l I t|lt ll I 'l*' • • ! I I* >m. .1 iMi 1C. . \. ,1.imm-: i Miiiiiiiiiiii H*’. I^•%^ I I fostering better understanding and protection of these rare features. The information in the database is drawn from many parts of Minnesota, and is constantly being updated, but it is not based on a comprehensive survey of the state. Therefore, there are currently many significant natural features present in the state which are not represented by the database. We are in the process of addressing this via the Minnesota County Biological Survey, a county-by-county inventory of rare natural features, which is now underway. Because survey work has been completed for Hennepin County, our information about natural communities judged to be significant by our program is quite good for that county. The MCBS survey for rare and endangered animals and plants is less comprehensive; it is therefore possible that occurrences of these features exist in the county and in the project area for which we have no records. In addition, because there has not been an on-site survey of the biological resources of the project area, it is possible that ecologically significant features exist for which we have no record. Thank you for consulting us on this matter, and for your interest in minimizing impacts on Minnesota ’s rare resources. Please be aware that review by the Natural Heritage and Nongame Research Program focuses only on rare natural features. It does not constitute review or approval by the Department of Natural Resources as a whole. An invoice for the work completed is enclosed. You are being billed for map and computer search and staff scientist review. An added charge for a rush job has also been attached. I I I Sincerely, a ■ Mary C. Miller Endangered Species Environmental Review Coordinator Natural Heritage and Nongame Research Program 612/296-8319, FAX 612/296-1811 nhp #970234 Minnesota Natural Heritage Database Element Occurrence Records RAPE FEATURES WITHIN 1-MILE RADIUS OF PROPOSED GOLF COURSE IN CITIES OF ORONO & MEDINA. T118N R23W SECTIONS 2S fc 26. HENNEPIN COUNTY MnIWiR. Natural Heritage and Nongame Research Program 14:31 Honda/. NOVEMBER 25. 1996 Copyright 1996 State of Minnesota DNR Intended Status: CBS Site 6: 28 Element: MAPLE-BASSWOOD FOREST (BIG WOODS) 8109 S Rank: S2 EO Size: EO Rank: BC Current Status: Site: MEDINA 26 Ownership: Private Managed Area(a): not managed or no record Source: HARRIS.P. 6 D.WOVCHA(CO BIOL SURVEY 1995) Voucher: Verification: verified MATURE FOREST DOM'D BY STRAIGHT-BOLED ACER SACCHARUM (AVG 35-45 CM DBH. UP TO 78 CM). QUERCUS RUBRA (50-60CM DBH C0H40N) . QUERCUS ALBA 6 TILIA. INTERRUPTED SUBCAIIOPY OP MOSTLY ACER; PEW SHRUBS; MUOI ACER REPRODUCTION; l/m HERB COVER k DIVERSITY. MUCH COARSE MOODY DEBRIS. HEAVY DEER BROWSING. SOME RHAMNUS CATH PRESENT. SOME SEL CUTTING ON H SIDE. ON HEAVY ClAY IXIAM k SANDY IiOAMS OVER HIU.Y TOPOGRAPHY OP ST CROIX END MORAINE. IN EMiONS-FARIBAULT MORAINE GEOM AREA. Location: HENNEPIN COUNTY. MN DNR Region: 6I^gal : T118N R23W SWNE26 Wildlife Area: 722 Quad Map: HAMEL (R15D) Forestry District: 613 Latitude: 45 0* 4" liOng: 93 33' 0" Last Obs.: 31 May 1995 Precision: approx, boundaries have beer, determined Element: MAPLE-BASSWOOD FOREST (DIG WOODS) 812 S Rank: S2 EO Size: 180 acres EO Rank: AB Current Status: 9 Site: WOLSFELD WOODS SNA (220 acres) Ownership: MN DNR Wildlife (Scientific and Natural Areas) Managed Area(s): WOLSFELD WOODS SNA Source: SNA PLAN(1980); CUSHING.E.J.(1979); SCANLON(1975) Intended Status: 9 CBS Site 9: 27 l/jcatlon: HENNEPIN COUNTY. MN Legal : T118N R23W 2627 Quad Hap: EXCELSIOR (S15A) Latitude: 44 59' 55* Long; 93 33' 57 DNR Region: 6 Wildlife Area: 722 Forestry District: 613 Last Obs.: 1980 Precision: approx, boundaries have been determined Voucher; Verification: verified OLD-GROWTH MAPLE - BASSWOOD FOREST WITH SITES DOMINATED BY: QUERCUS BOR k Q. ALBA ON KNOI.LS; ACER SACCHARUM. TILIA k Q. BOR ON MESIC SITES; UIMUS AMER. PRAXINUS PENN, k TILIA ON WETTER SITES. SOME VERY LARGE TREES. VARYING DEGREES OF PAST SELECTIVE I/XIGING k GRAZING. DOWN LOOS COMMON ON MUCH OF THE AREA. SITE CONTAINS A NUMBER OP STEEP SLOPES. IN LONSDALE-LBRDAL TILL GEOMORPHIC REGION. SOIL SURVEY: I/)AMS. SILTY CtJVY LOAM. AND CLAY LOAM. Intended Status: CBS Site I: 17 Element: MAPLE-BASSWOOD FOREST (BIO HOODS) 1112 S Rank: S2 EO Size: EO Rank: B Current Status: 9 Site: ORONO MOODS 0%mership: MN DNR Wildlife (Scientific and Natural Areas) Managed Area(a): WOOD-RILL SNA Source: HARRIS.P.(CO BIOL SURVEY 1995) 95 ACRE MATURE FOREST W/ MAJOR CIASS OF 100-120 YEAR OI.D ACER SACaiARUM k QUERC RUBRA ALBA. FRAXINUS PEHN. Ul>nJS RUBRA. LOWIJUIDS AI.SO HAVE ACER RUDRUT4. FRAX NIGRA, CELTIS. Location: HENNEPIN COUNTY. MN DNR Region: 6 Legal : T118N R23W 0S0N36 Wildlife Area: 610 Quad Map: EXCELSIOR (S15A) Forestry District: 613 I.atitude: 44 59* 19- Long; 93 31* 52" I^st Obs.: 08 June 1995 Precision: approx. lx>undaries have been determined Voucher: Verification: verified H/ SCATTERED OLDER TREES. OTHER COITION UPIJUID TREES INCL TILIA. QUERCUS EXCEL STRUCTURE THOUGH aiT IN LATE 1800»S. HIGH SITBCANOPY COVER MOSTLY ACER; SHRUBS 6 SEEDLINGS SPARSE. liOW DIVERSITY & VERY I^W COVER OF HERBS. HEAVY DEER DROWSING. ON DOU1.DERY SILT LOAM ON STEEP HILl^ OF ST CROIX END MORAINE. Natural Heritage Database Print-outs: An Explanation of Selected Fields The Natural Heritage database is maintained by the Natural Heritage and Nongame Wildlife Research Program, a unit within the Section of Ecological Services, Department of Natural Resources. It is the most complete source of data on Minnesota's rare, endangered, or otherwise significant plant and animal species, plant coiranunities, amd other natural features, and is used in fostering better understanding and protection of these rare features. The information in the database is drawn from many parts of Minnesota, and is constantly being updated, but it is not based on a comprehensive survey of the state. Therefore, there are currently many significant natural features present in the state which are not represented by the database. We are in the process of addressing this problem via the Minnesota County Biological Survey, a county-by­ county inventory of rare natural features, which is now underway. Please note that the print-outs are copyrighted and cannot be reproduced without penoission. Full Record Printout (compressed version) Some users of Natural Heritage database information are interested in more detailed information about the individual occurrences of rare features than is provided by an index. The full record printout (compressed version) is designed to include additional fields from the database that are likely to be most relevant to users. Your full record print-out has been sorted geographically by township, range and section, to nuiintain tiie same order as the records in your index. In the full record printout, tlie first line of each record contains the element name ("ename"), the common name for plants and animals, and the occurrence number. Again, the ename and the occurrence number are the cross reference with the index. Other fields are defined below. Region: References the 6 DNR regions in Llie state. State Status: Minnesota legal status of plant and animal species under the State Endangered Species Law. Status categories include Endangered, Threatened, Special Concern and No Legal Status (rare but not listed in the state). This field is blank for natural communities and colonial waterbird nesting sites, which have no legal status in Minnesota, but are tracked by the database. Federal Status: This field appears only for plant or animal species that have legal status under the Federal Endangered Species Law - Endangered, Threatened, and Candidate (species which are candidates for listing due to sufficient information on biological vulnerability and threat(s), but which have not yet been officially designated as endangered or threatened. 4 j Natural Heritage database printouts (continued) S Rank: The S (state) rank assigned to natural community types is intended to reflect the known extent and condition of the natural conmmnities in Minnesota. Community types are ranked on a scale from 1 to 5; those ranked "1" are considered in greatest need of conservation action in the state, while community types ranked "S" are considered secure under present condition.;. A "?•• following a rank (e.g. ''S2?") is used in cases where only limited information is available on the coiiuiiunity. Coiiuiiunities for whicti information is especially scarce are given a “U«, for rank undetermined. The ranks do not represent a legal protection status. They are used by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to set priorities for research, inventory and conservation planning. The state ranks are periodically updated as inventory information becomes available. * Legal: Again, this field contains the township, range and section numbers. Records have varying degrees of precision; some are listed only to the nearest section or sections, others are listed to the nearest 40 acres (e.g., SWNW32 means the SWl/4 of the NWl/4 of section 32). «0" is used as a place holder when a 1/2 section is specified (e.g., 0N03=north 1/2 of section 3). When a community overlaps section boundaries, )x5th sections will be listed in the section field without punctuation (e.g., NE19NW20-NE1/4 of section 19 and NWl/4 of section 20). often only the section number will be listed to protect exact locations. Wildlife Area: The Section of Wildlife administrative number. Size: The size in acres (often estimated) of natural communities. EO Rank: An evaluation of the quality and condition of natural conununities from A (highest) to D (lowest). CuLient Status: Present protection status of a site from o (owner is not aware of record) to 9 (dedication as a Scientific and Natural Area). Intended Status: Desired protection status. If a complete list of protection status codes is needed, please contact the Natural Heritage Program. Quad Map: The U.S. Geologic topographic maps maintained by the Heritage Program. Forestry District: The Division of Forestry's district number. Natural Heritage database printouts (continued) Site: The sitename allows the database to group occurrences that are located near each other. Usually this name refers to a county biological survey site; in other instances it is the name of a managed area, sometimes it is a more generic name that encompasses several managed areas and/or private land (e.g., sitename Felton Prairie pulls together occurrences on Felton Prairie SNA, Felton WMA and private lands), occasionally it is a colloquial name (Katinanta Bog) ; often it is a towns)iip name and sectioti number. CBS Site II: A number assigned to eacli county biological survey site. In each county, tlie numbering system begins with the number 1. Latitude/longitude: The lat-long references the dots which are placed manually on the quad map files. There are various levels of precision in the original information, but this is not reflected in the lat- long data. For some of the data, particularly historical records, it was not possible to determine exactly where the original observation was made. Examples of this type of locational information would be "Fort Snelling", or "the south shore of La)ie Owasso". During the manual mapping process for the least precise observations, the dot is placed in the center of the 7.5 minute quad map, and the lat-long coordinates are determined for the center of the dot. In cases where the occurrence is Icnown within a quarter mile, the lat-lcng reflects the nearly exact location of the record. Last Observation: The date of the most recent information about this record. Ownersltip: Indicates whether tlie site iu privately owned; for pxiblicly owned land the agency with management responsibility is listed liere. Precision: This field indicates how precise the locational information is. There are six levels of precision: 1) occurrence is luiown within 1/4 mile radius (most precise level), 2) occurrence is Icnown within 1/2 mile radius (usually within a section), 3) occurrence is Icnown within one mile radius, 4) occurrence is Icnown to exist within the quad map or general region, 5) occurrence is unmappable (often Icnown only to the county level), 6) occurrence no longer exists at former location. Managed Area(s): These are lands owned or managed by either a public agency or a private conservation organization such as The Nature Conservancy. If "(STATUTORY BOUNDARY)" occurs after the name of a managed area, the location is usually a private inholding witliin tlie statutory boundary of a state forest or state par)c. For many large managed areas such as national forests and most state forests, ownership information is often unicnown. Source: The collector or observer of the feature. Nat^ural llcrlUa9t3 database printouts (continued) Voucher: The museum or herbarium where specimens are maintained and the accession number assigned by the repository. In the case of bald eayles, this is the breeding area number. Verification: This, in general, reflects the reliability of information. In the case of old plant collections, the date of the collection determines whether the record is verified or unverified; collections before 1970 are unverified. The highest level of reliability is "verified" which usually indicates a collection was made or, as in the case of bird records, nesting was observed. Remarks at end of records: The last 1-3 lines of each record contain more detailed notes about the occurrence, such as the number of individuals, descriptive information about habitat, associated species, 6 f C . Data Security The locations of some rare features must be treated as sensitive information because widespread knowledge of these locations could result in harm to the rare features. The most sensitive information is tie locations of species of wildflowers, including orchids, endangered species such as the Dwarf trout lily, and economically valuable plants such as Ginseng, because these are vulnerable to exploitation collectors. Bald eagle nesting sites are also considered to be sensitive to disturbance by curious on­ lookers. For this reason, information from the Natural Heritage database should not be reproduced or published without permission from the Natural Heritage and Nongame Wildlife Research Program. We are concerned that any publication for public distribution not identify the precise locations of the vulnerable plant species referred to above. One way to handle this would be to list only the sections in which the sensitive species occur. If this is not acceptable for your purposes, please call and discuss this issue wit the Environmental Review Specialist for the Heritage and Nongame Wildlife Research Program at 612/296- 8279. Another issue is the disturbance or eradication of a rare feature by development projects. If a threat to any of the features on your printout comes to your attention, please call the Environmental Review Specialist for the Heritage and Nongame Wildlife Research Program. Data Requests. The Heritage Database is updated continuously. Of particular significance is the body of new records Natural Heritage database printouts (continued)being generated by the Minnesota County Biological Survey. For this reason, it is important to forward data requests to the Natural Heritage and Nongame Wildlife Research Program. In addition, printouts can be organized by the data management staff to meet the particular needs of requesters. Requests for rare features data should be forwarded to Mary Miller at 612/296-8319 or Ellen Heneghan at 612/296-8279. ■'‘3 ' K .> ^Vj MAPLE-BASSWOOD FORESTS OF HENNEPIN COUNTY: A THREATENED HABITAT June 1995 j p ne-hundred fifty years ago, Big Woods forest V-r covered close to one-half of Hennepin County. Today the forest persists only in isolated patches. Unless actively protected, these small remnants are likely to be destroyed within the next few years by suburban development. In 1856, when John Brunius and E. N. Darling of the United States General Land Office Survey divided Hennepin County into sections to sell to farmers, railroad companies, and speculators, they recorded that 154,000 acres of land in the county were covered by Big Woods (see map). The Big Woods were moist, shady forests of t^l, straight elm, sugar maple, basswood, and red oak trees. In the cool shade beneath the trees grew such distinctive herbs as ginseng, trout lilies, and spring beauties. In 1995, just 140 years after Brunius and Darling surveyed these primeval forests, the Big Woods have all but disappeared from Hennepin"County. About 1,100 acres, or less than 1% of the 1850 acreage of Big Woods, remain.The original extent of Big Woods in Hennepin County (shaded), as interpreted by Frances J. Marschner using Public Land Survey records from 1853-55. The Minnesota County Biological Survey has found that less than 1% of the Big Woods remains in 1995. Much of the Big Woods, or maple-basswood forest as it is now often called, was cleared for farmland in the early decades of Euro-American settlement. It is hard to give precise figures for how rapidly this clearing took place, although aerial photographs indicate that by the late 1930s the Big Woods had been reduced to a patchwork of mostly 40- to 80-acre parcels. What is very clear, however, is that in the decades following World War II the remainder of the county ’s maple-basswooa forest has been steadily eroded by spreading suburban development In fact more than 10% of the maple-basswood forest remaining in the county is slated for development within the next few months. While much of rural Hennepin County is experiencing high development pressure, forested sites appear to be especially targeted because they make shady, secluded and scenic lots for new homes. The ecological distinctiveness of a maple-basswood forest is dependent on its dense, nearly continuous tree canopy. V^en the tree canopy is fragmented by driveways, houses, and trails, the cool and moist conditions characteristic of the shady interior of the forest are altered. More sunlight reaches the forest floor and the shade-tolerant species typical of the forest are replaced by species more tv ’pical of open habitats and forest edges. Tnis forest fragmentation also promotes displacement of native forest shrubs and herbs by aggressive exotic species such as the ornamental shrubs common buckthorn and Tatarian honeysuckle. In addition, fragmentation leads to a decline in the diversity of native forest shrubs and herbs because the smaller populations that remain are more likely to be destroyed by pollution and physical damage. These include herbicide- and fertilizer-laden runoff from lawns and erosion or compaction of soils during construction. The end result of development, even where patches of trees are spared, is conversion of the maple-basswood forest into a degraded woodlot with houses in it. Growth in Hennepin County appears to have reached the point that it is now economically viable to develop all but the few remaining maple-basswood forests present on steep slopes. Therefore, unless they are deemed worthy of protection by citizens or local governments, most of the remaining unprotected forests will be develop^ over the next few years. The citizens of Eden Praine last year overwhelmingly approved a referendum to raise $3.5 million through taxes to buy and protect land supponing native habitats, including one of the best remaining unprotected maple-basswood forests in southern Hennepin County. Residents of Maple Grove and Plymouth passed similar referendums this spring to purchase land for open space. Some of the parcels being considered are good-quality remnants of maple-basswood forest along Elm Creek, one of which will otherwise be developed soon. There is no immediately life-threatening reason to worry about the loss of more maple-basswood forests from Hennepin County. If the remaining maple-basswood forests in the county were bulldozed away tomorrow and replaced by subdivisions or malls, few people would perceive the difference. But the county would be more biologically impoverished, we would have lost some of our natural heritage, and we would have destroyed sites that provide unique aesthetic and educational opportunities. The Minnesota County Biological Survey, a Department of Natural Resources Program charged with inventorying and mapping Minnesota ’s native vegetation, is working at a rapid pace to provide citizens and local governments with information on remaining native habitats statewide. This information is intended to help make informed decisions on where and how development occurs, ideally guiding it away from biologically sensitive or unique areas. Survey of the remaining maple-basswood forests and other native habitats oi Hennepin County is part of the County Biological Survey ’s efforts this summer. Hopefully the information gathered will help to preserve a few more acres of the Big Woods that once covered Hennepin County. I 1 1 1 I I ] I 1. maple-basswood forest For more information on maple-basswood forests and other native habitats in Hennepin County, contact: Fred Harris, Plant Ecologist (282-2683) or Daniel Wovcha. Plant Ecologist (297-7264), Minnesota County Biological Survey Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 500 Lafavcne Road. Box 7 St. Paul,'MN 55155 ©1995 State of Minnesota. 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There is one DNR Protected Water (837W) on the property. Total recorded rainfall at the Minneapolis International Airport for the preceding month, September 1996, was 1.3 inches. Total recorded rainfall for October 1996 was 3.01 inches. Average rainfall for September and October is 2.99 inches and 1.98 inches respectively. Project Location and Site Description The site is approximately 200 acres. It is located in the Northeast 1/4 and the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26 and the Southwest Vz of Section 25, Township 118 North , Range 23 West. The northern portion of the site is a hilly hardwood forest with wetlands occurring in the low areas. The southern ponion of the property, south of County road 6, contains the Spring Hill Conference Center. The landscape is ciiaracterized by more open grasslands, with some younger wooded areas. There is a natural spring occurring just west of the conference center, which supplies a continuous flow to some wetlands. The entire property eventually drains into Long Lake, which is located Just south of Spring Hill road. Characteristics of Wetland Basins Basin 1 Wetland 1 consists of a Type 2 (Inland Fresh Meadow) as defined in Wetlands of the United States (USFWS Circular 39; Shaw and Fredine 1971). Based on the W’etlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States (FWS Publication 79/31; Cowardin et al) basin 1 is classified as a PEMB wetland (Palustrine Emergent Saturated). Basin 1 is approximately 0.5 acres in size. Observed vegetation along the wetland boundary consists of sedge Care.x spp. (facultative wetland), green ash Fraximis pennsyhwiica (facultative wetland), Canada thistle Cirsumi arvense (facultative upland), goldenrod Solidago spp. SCHOEUL Gi MADSOIM, INC. MIIMNETONKA, MINNESOTA 1 (facultative upland), joe-pye weed Eitpatoriadelphiis maculatus (obligate), spotted touch-me-nct Impatiens capensis (facultative wetland), swamp milkweed Asclepias incarnate (obligate) and smooth brome Bromus inermis (facultative upland). Vegetation along the inside the wetland boundary consists of sedge Carex spp. (facultative wetland), swamp milkweed Asclepias incarnata (obligate), joe-pye weed Eupatoriadelphus maculatus (obligate), blue vervain Vida americana (facultative wetland +) and reed-canary grass Phalaris arundinacea (facultative wetland) Upland vegetation consists of sedge Carex spp. (facultative wetland), Canada thistle Cirsium arvense (facultative upland), smooth brome Bromus inermis (facultative upland), green ash Fraxinus pennsyivanica (facultative wetland), common buckthorn Rhamniis cathartica (facultative upland), golden rod Solidago spp. (facultative upland), Kentucky bluegrass Poa pratensis (facultative-) and common milkweed Asclepias syrica (upland) According to the 1974 USD A Soil Survey of Hennepin County, basin 1 soils are classified as Peaty muck, surrounded by Hamel loam and Hayden and Lester loams at 24 to 35 percent slopes. The soil survey also indicates a small intermittent drainage coming out of the basin. This drainage was delineated as wetland 3. Hamel, Hayden and Lester loams i.re on the Hennepin County hvdric soils list. Boundary soils were field identified as black (10 YR 2/0) from 0 to 12 inches. Mottles were very slight and a high organic content was noted. Soils inside the wetland boundary were identified as black (10 YR 2/0) silty clay from 0 to 12 inches. Mottles were colored as dark brown (10 '):'R 3/3) and gray (10 YR 5/1). The mottles occur throughout the soil profile. Upland soils were field identified as very dark grayish brown (10 YR 3/2) from 0 to 12 inches. Inside the wetland basin, soils were saturated at 12 inches. No free standing water was observed in the soil pit. Along tlie wetland boundary, no hydrology 9 \ SCHOELL S. MADSON, INC. MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA Basin 2 was observed. Hydrology was assumed along the wetland boundary based on drainage patterns in the basin and the slight mottling present. Wetland 2 is a complex of Type 2 (Inland Fresh Meadow) and Type 3 (Inland Shallow Fresh Marshes), it is classified as a PEMB/C wetland (Palustrine Emergent Saturated/Seasonally Flooded). It is approximately 0.8 acres in size. Vegetation along the wetland boundary consists of reed-canary grass Phalaris arimdinacea (facultative wetland), red-osier dogwood Cornus sericea (facultative wetland), common buckthorn Rhamnus cathartico (facultative upland), currant Ribes hinellum (facultative wetland), American elm Ulmus americana (facultative wetland), American basswood Tdia americana (facultative upland), honeysuckle Lonicera tatarica (facultative upland), cranberry Viburnum trilobum (facultative wetland), sedge Carex spp. (facultative wetland), boxelder Acer negumio (facultative wetland -) and bur oak Quercus macrocarpa (facultative -). Wetland vegetation inside the delineated boundary consists of cattails Typha latifolia (obligate), reed-canary grass Phalaris arimdinacea (facultative wetland), green bulrush Scirpus atrovirens (obligate), American elm Ulmus americana (facultative wetland), black nightshade Solanum nigrum (facultative upland -), swamp milkweed Asclepias incarnata (obligate), smartweed Polygonum spp. (facultative wetland) and gieen ash Fraxinus pennsylvanica (facultative wetland). Upland vegetation consists of sugar maple Acer saccharum (facultative upland), bur oak Quercus macrocarpa (facultative upland), white oak Quercus alba (facultative upland), common buckthorn Rhamnus cathanica (facultative upland), reed-canary grass Phalaris arimdinacea (facultative wetland), goldenrod Solidago spp. (facultative upland) and Kentuck>' bluegrass Poa pratensis (facultative -). Hennepin County Soil Survey classifies basin 2 soils as Glencoe silty clay loam. Soils along the delineated boundary' were field identified as veiy’ dark gray (10 YR 3/1) clay loam. Mottles were identified at 12 inches as few and very dark grayish brown ( 10 YR 3/2). Other hydric soil indicators found in the profile are oxidized rhizospheres and a high organic content. SCHOELL S, MAOSON, INC. MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA I r f r [ r t r. r i: i: I i: i: I. I; 1. 1. L Basin 3 Basin 4 No hydrology was observed at the time of the delineation. Hydrology is assumed for the basin, based on drainage patterns. Wetland 2 is a ditched , intermittent drainage channel, connecting basins 1 and 2. There is no vegetation existing in the ditch. Vegetation in the upland and boundary area consists of Kentucky bluegrass Poa pratensis (facultative-), common buckthorn Rhamnus cathartica (facultative upland), goldenrod Solidago spp. (facultative upland), sedge Carex spp. (facultative wetland) and green ash Fraxiniis pennsylvanica (facultative wetland). Hennipen County soil survey classifies the soils as Hamel loam. They soil survey also denotes an intermittent drainage ditch. Basin soils were field identified as eroded. Hydrology was identified in spots in the ditch. Hydrology was assumed in other portions, based on the drainage pattern in the channel. Wetland 4 is a complex of Type 3 (Inland Shallow Fresh Marsh) it is classified as a PEMC/F wetland (Palustrine Emergent Seasonally/Semipermanently Flooded). It is approximately 0.8 acres in size. Vegetation located on the wetland boundary consists of red-osier dogwood Cormis sericea (facultative wetland), common buckthorn Rhamnus cathartica (facultative upland), American elm Ulmiis americana (facultative wetland), hackberry Celtis occidentalis (facultative-), currant Ribes spp. (facultative wetland), big tooth aspen Populus grandidentata (facultative upland), reed ­ canary grass Phalaris arundinacea (facultative wetland) and black nightshade Solanum nigrum (facultative upland). Vegetation inside the wetland boundary' consists of reed-canaiy grass, duckweed Lemna minor (obligate), black willow SalLx nigra (obligate), black nightshade and currant Ribes spp. (facultative wetland). SCHOELL S. MADSON, INC. MINNETONK A, MINNESOTA I Basin 5 Upland vegetation consists of honeysuckle Lonicera tatarica (facultative upland), common buckthorn, big tooth aspen, goldenrod Solidago spp. (facultative upland), prickly ash Zanthoxylum americanum (facultative upland +), bur oak Quercus macrocarpa (facultative-), red-osier dogwood, reed-canary grass, black nightshade and Canada thistle Cirsiiim arvense (upland). Hennepin county classifies basin 4 soils as Hayden and Lester loams, with 24 to 35 percent slopes. Soils were field identified as gray (10 YR 5/1) and black (10 YR 2/0) loamy sand. Soils inside the basin were mucky organics. And upland soils were identified as gray sandy loam from 0 to 12 inches, and gray sand from 12 to 16 inches. Standing water was observed in the middle of basin 4 at a depth of approximately 2 inches. Other areas within the basin had water in the soil pit at a depth of 10 inches, with saturation occurring at 8 inches. Along the wetland boundary, no hydrology was observed. Wetland 5 is a Type 3 (Inland Shallow fresh Marshes) wetland. It is classified as a PEMC/F wetland (Palustrine Emergent Seasonally Flooded/ Semipermanently Flooded). It is approximately 1.9 acres in size. Vegetation along the delineated w'etland boundary consists of black willow SalLx nigra (obligate), American elm Ulmus americana (facultative wetland-), green ash Fraximis pennsylvanica (facultative wetland), boxelder Acer negiindo (facultative wetland-), black nightshade Solaniim nigrum (facultative upland), stinging nettle Urtica dioica (facultative +) and red fescue Fesiuca rubra (facultative -). Vegetation inside tlie wetland boundarv consists of reed canarv erass Phalaris arundinacea (facultative wetland) and some black willow. Along the upland side of tlie delineated boundary, vegetation consists of common buckthorn Rhamnus cathartica (facultative upland). European red- berried elder Sambucus racemosa (facultative upland-r). giant ragweed Ambrosia trifida (facultative -h), prickly gooseberry Ribes setosum (no ScHOEu. G. Maosoim, Inc. Minnetonka, Minnesota I r I r i f ► » f • f* fe!9 f ‘ Mu !■ Iii I' I Basin 6 indicator), American elm, boxelder, black willow, black nightshade, reed canary grass and stinging nettle. Hennipen County Soil Survey classifies basin 4 soils as Marsh. Basin 4 soils inside the wetland boundary were field identified as black (10 YR 2/0) loamy silt from 0 to 20 inches. Along the wetland boundary, soils were identified as black (10 YR 2/0) loam from 0 to 12 inches. Boundary soils also had a high organic content. Upland soils were field identified as black (10 YR 2/1) clay loam. Hydrology was not observed in any boundary soil pits. Inside the wetland boundary, hydrology was observed at depths from 8 to 20 inches. Wetland 6 is a type 2 (Inland Fresh Meadow) wetland. It is classified as a PEMB wetland (Palusirine Emergent Saturated). It is appro.ximately 0.3 acres in size. Vegetation inside the delineated wetland boundary consists of reed canary grass Phalaris anmdinacea (facultative wetland), American elm Ulmus americana (facultative wetland-), black nightshade Solaniun nigrum (facultative upland) and stinging nettle Urtica dioica (facultative +). Along the delineated boundary, vegetation consists of reed canary grass, common buckthorn Rhanmus car/wr//ca(facultative upland), jack-in-the-pulpit Arisaema triphylliim (facultative wetland), American basswood Tilia americana (facultative upland), American elm Ulmus americana (facultative wetland-), hackberry Celiis occidentalis (facultative-), black nightshade, gooseberry Ribes hirtellum (facultative wetland) and bracken fern Pteridium aquilinum (facultative upland). Upland vegetation consists of common buckthorn, American basswood, American elm. red oak Quercus rubra (facultative upland), sugar maple Acer saccharum (facultative upland), reed canaiy grass and goldenrod Solidago spp. (facultative upland). Hennipen County Soil Survey classifies basin 6 soils as Hamel loam. Hamel loams are found on the hydric soils list. Basin 6 soils were field identified as ScHOEU- Gk Madson, Inc. Minnetonka, Minnesota i 1 I I I L L L L Basin 7 very dark gray (10 YR 3/1) loam. Soils inside the delineated boundary were identified as black (10 YR 2/0), with oxidized rhizospheres at 8 inches. No hydrology was observed in the wetland basin. Hydrology was assumed based on the soil indicators and the drainage patterns of the basin. Wetland 7 is a Type 2 (Inland Fresh Meadow) wetland. It is classified as a PEMB wetland (Palustrine Emergent Saturated). It is approximately 1.7 acres m size. Vegetation along the wetland boundary consists of common buckthorn Rhamnus cathartica (facultative upland), honeysuckle Lonicera taiarica (facultative upland), spotted touch-me-not Impatiens capensis (facultative wetland), green ash Fraxinus pe/2/ts>7vfl/i/ca(facultative wetland), goldenrod Solidago spp. (facultative wetland), Kentucky bluegrass Poa pratensis (facultative -), Canada thistle Cirsiiim anmse (facultative upland), boxelder Acer negundo (facultative wetland -), stinging nettle Urtica dioica (facultative +) and smooth sumac Rhus glabra(uphnd). Vegetation inside the delineated boundary consists of reed canary grass Phalaris anmdinacea (facultative wetland) and green ash. Vegetation along the upland side of the delineated boundary consists of honeysuckle, common buckthorn, sedge Corex spp. (facultative wetland), green ash, American basswood, Kentucky bluegrass, stinging nettle, sugar mdpXeAcer saccharum (facultative upland), red oak Quercus rubra{ facultative upland), reed canary grass, goldenrod and boxelder. The Hennipen County Soil Survey classifies basin 7 soils as Peaty muck and Hamel loam. Both soil types are found on the hydric soils list. Boundary soils were field identified as black (10 YR 2/0 ) sandy loam from 0 to 12 inches. Dark brown (10 YR 3/3) mottles occur in the horizon at 9 inches. Soils inside the delineated boundary are silty organics from 0 to 20+ inches. And upland soils outside the delineated boundary are very dark gray (10 Y’R 3/1) sandy loam. Saturation occurred inside the wetland basin at a depth of 3 inches. Free standing water in the soil pit occurred at 10 inches. No hydrology was ' I Basin 8 observed along the delineated boundary or along the upland portion of the basin. Wetland 8 is a Type 2 (Wet Meadow) wetland. It is classified as a PEMB/Cd wetland (Palustrine Emergent Saturated/Seasonally Flooded ditched). It is approximately 0.4 acres in size. Vegetation along the wetland boundary consists of American basswood Tilia americana (facultative upland), trembling aspen Populus tremuloides (facultative), common buckthorn Rfiamnus cathartica (facultative upland), raspberry Riibiis strigosiis (facultative wetland-) and reed canary grass Phalaris anmdinacea (facultative wetland). Vegetation inside the delineated wetland boundary consists of currant Ribes triste (obligate) and reed canary grass. Vegetation e.xisting on the upland side of the delineated boundary consists of trembling aspen, common buckthorn, honeysuckle Lonicera tatarica (facultative upland), prickly ash Zanthoxyium americanum (facultative upland-H), bracken fern Pieridium aqiiiliniim (facultative upland), goldenrod Solidago j/7/7.(facultative upland) and reed canary grass. Hennipen Count\’ Soil Survey classifies basin 8 soils as Glencoe silty clay loam and Hamel loams, which are both found on the hydric soils list. Soils were field identified as eroded. Basin 9 No hydrology was observed in basin 8. However hydrology is assumed based on the 24 inch culvert, and the drainage patterns of the area. Wetland 9 is a Type 2 (Inland Fresh Meadow) wetland. It is classified as a PEMB wetland (Palustrine Emergent Saturated). It is approximately 0.15 acres in size. Vegetation along the delineated wetland boundary consists of reed canary grass Phalaris arimdinacea (facultative wetland) and common buckthorn Rfiamnus cathanica (facultative upland). SCHOELL G. Ma DSON, InC. MiNNETONKA, MINNESOTA Vegetation along the upland side of the delineated boundary consists of common buckthorn and American elm Ulmus americana (facultative wetland-) Vegetation inside the delineated boundary consists of reed canary grass. Hennipen County Soil Survey classifies basin 9 soils as Hamel loams. Soils along the delineated boundary were field identified as very dark gray (10 YR 3/1) loam from 0 to 10 inches, with oxidized rhizospheres at 10 inches. Soils inside the delineated boundary were black (10 YR 2/0) silty organics from 0 to 12 inches. Wetland soils also had very dark gray (10 YR 3/1) and dark brown (7.5 YR 3/4) mottles. Upland soils were dark gray (10 YR 4/1) from 0 to 12 inches with dark yellowish brown (10 YR 3/6) mottles occurring at 10 inches. No hydrology was observed in basin 9. However hydrology is assumed based on the drainage patterns of the basin. Basin 10 Wetland 10 is a short drainage ditch for water which does not enter Basin 9. It is classified as a PFOlBd wetland (Palustrine Forested deciduous Saturated ditched). It is approximately 0.03 acres in size. Vegetation along the delineated wetland boundary consists of reed canary grass Phalaris anindinacea (facultative wetland) and common buckthorn Rhamniis cathartica (facultative upland). Vegetation along the upland side of the delineated boundary consists of common buckthorn and American elm Ulmus americana (facultative wetland-). Vegetatio,^ the delineated boundary consists of reed canary grass. Hennipen County Soil Survey classifies basin 10 soils as Hamel loams. Soils along the delineated boundary were field identified as very dark gray (10 YR 3/1) loam from 0 to 10 inches, with oxidized rhizospheres at 10 inches. Soils inside tlie wetland basin were eroded. Upland soils were dark gray (10 YR 4/1) from 0 to 12 inches with dark yellowish brown (10 YR 3/6) mottles occurring at 10 inches. SCHOELL Gl IVIADSON, INC. MiNNETONKA, MINNESOTA Basin 11 No hydrology was observed in basin 10. However hydrology is assumed based on the drainage patterns of the basin. Wetland 11 is a Type 2 (Inland Fresh Meadow) wetland. It is classified as a PEMB wetland (Palustrine Emergent Saturated). It is approximately 0.1 acres in size. I Basin 12 Vegetation along the delineated boundary consists of reed canary grass Phalaris anindinacea (facultative wetland), common buckthorn Rhamnus cathartica (facultative upland), alternate leaf dogwood Cormis alternifolia (No Indicator), black willow Salix spp. (obligate), green ash Fraxinus pennsylvanica (facultative wetland) and Kentucky bluegrass Poa pratensis (facultative-). Vegetation inside the delineated wetland boundary consists of reed canary grass and stinging nettle Urtica dioica (facultative-h). Vegetation found outside of the delineated wetland boundary consist of common buckthorn, American elm Vlnuis americana (facultative wetland), bur oak Querciis nmcrocarpa (facultative -), smooth brome Bromus inermisifacuhaiwe upland), sedge Carex spp. (facultative wetland) and goldenrod Solidago spp. (facultative upland). Hennipen county Soil Survey classifies basin 1 1 soils as Hamel loam. Hamel loam is found on the hydric soils list. Boundary soils were field identified as very dark gray (10 YR 3/1) from 0 to 8 inches, and black (10 YR 2/0) from 8 to 12 inches. Upland soils were also very dark gray from 0 to 8 inches and black from 8 to 12. Soils within the delineated boundary were identified as black clay loam from 0 to 12 inches, with slight very dark grayish brown (10 YR 3/2) mottles occurring at 10 inches. No hvdrolo2v was observed in basin 11 . However hvdroloev is assumed based^ w • ^ w on the drainage patterns of the basin. The basin appears to be a swale area where the water slows. Wetland 11 is a Type 3 (Inland Shallow Fresh Marsh) wetland. It is classified as a PE.MC wetland (Palustrine Emergent Seasonally Flooded ). It is approximately 0.7 acres in size. SCHOELL MADSON, INC. MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA 10 Vegetation along the delineated boundary consist of common buckthorn Rhamnus ca:hartica (facultative upland), reed canary grass Phalaris arundinacea (facultative wetland), smooth sumac Rhus glabra (upland), goldenrod Solidago spp. (facultative upland), smartweed Polygonum pennsylvanicum (facultative wetland+), trembling aspen Populus tremuloides (facultative), green ash Fraxinus pennsylvanica (facultative wetland) and Canada thistle Cirsium arvense (facultative upland). Vegetation found inside the delineated boundary consists of reed canary grass, green ash and duckweed Lemna minor (obligate). Vegetation found on the upland side of the delineated boundary consists of trembling aspen, common buckthorn, red oak Qiiercus rubra (facultative upland), smooth sumac, goldenrod, rose Rosa spp. (facultative upland), Canada thistle, bur oak Quercus macrocarpa (facultative upland), American elm Ulmus americana (facultative wetland) and sugar maple Acer saccharum (facultative upland). Hennipen County Soil Survey classifies basin 12 soils as Glencoe silty clay loam. Soils inside the wetland boundary were mucky' organics. Soils along the wetland boundary c* nsist of black (10 Y'R 2/1) sandy loam. Basin 13 Soils inside the delineated wetland boundary were saturated to the surface. Depth to free standing water in the soil pit was 10 inches. No hydrology was observed along the wetland boundary or in the upland area. Wetland 11 is a Type 3 (Inland Shallow Fresh Marsh) wetland. It is classified as a PEMC wetland (Palustrine Emergent Seasonally Flooded). It is approximately 2.6 acres in size. Vegetation along the delineated boundary consists of Kentucky bluegrass Poa pratensis (facultative -), reed canary grass Phalaris arundinacea (facultative wetland), sedge Care.x (facultative wetland), green ash Fraxinus pennsylvanica (facultative wetland), sugar maple Acer saccharum (facultative upland), barberry Berberis spp. (facultative upland), ironwood Ostrya virginianna (facultative upland-), red oak Qiiercus rubra (facultative upland) and common buckthorn Rhamnus cathariica (facultative upland). SCHOELL. Gi MADSON, INC. MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA 1 1 •I Basin 14 Vegetation found inside the delineated boundary consists of reed canary grass, sedge, sandbar willow SalLx exigua (obligate), purple loosestrife Lythriim salicaria (obligate) and cattail Typha latifolia (obligate). Vegetation found along the upland side of the delineated wetland consists of black cherry Prunus serotina (facultative upland), ironwood Ostrya virginianna (facultative upland), white oak Qiiercus alba (facultative upland), sugar maple, common buckthorn, American basswood Tilia americana (facultative upland) and prickly ash Zanthoxylum americamim (facultative upland). Hennipen County Soil Survey classifies basin 13 soils as peaty muck. Soils inside the delineated boundary were identified as silty organics. Along the delineated boundary, soils were classified as black (10 YR 2/1) platy, clay loam from 0 to 12 inches. The ’•oot zone extended from 0 to 4 inches, and a high organic content was no i Upland soils were identified as black (10 YR 2/1) sandv loam from 0 to 12 inches. Hydrology inside the dc taied boundary was identified in tlie soil pit at a depth of 5 inches. Fr.’ atanding water was identified at 12 inches. No hydrology was identified in the boundary or upland soil pits. V'etland 14 is a Type 3 (Inland Shallow Fresh Marsh) wetland. It is classified as a PEMC wetland (Palustrine Emergent Seasonally Flooded). It is approximately 0.8 acres in size. V'egetation along the delineated boundary consists of American basswood Tilia americana (facultative upland), common buckthorn Rhatmus cathartica (facultative upland), Kentucky bluegrass Poa pratensis (facultative-), cinnamon fern Osmiinda cinnamonmea (facultative wetland), ironwood Ostrya virginianna (facultative upland), sugar maple Acer sacchariim (facultative upland), reed canary grass P/ialaris arundinacea (facultative wetland) and black nightshade Solatium nigrum (facultative upland-). Vegetation found inside tlie delineated boundary consists of cattails Typha latifolia (obligate), sedge Carex spp. (facultative wetland), woolgrass Snrpus cyperinus (obligated), reed canary grass. Kentucky bluegrass and duckweed Lemna mino- > i'bligate). ScHOEi-L Gl Maoson, Inc. Minnetonka, Minnesota 12 y—1— riilllP Basin 15 I I I I L I L Vegetation found along the upland side of the delineated boundary ''.onsist of American basswood, sugar maple, white oak Quercus alba (facultative upland), black cherry Primus serotina (facultative upland) and common buckthorn. Hennipen County Soil Survey classifies basin 14 soils as Glencoe silty clay loam. This soil classification is found on the hvdric soils list. Soils alona the * w delineated boundary were identified as black (10 YR 2/0) sandy loam from 0 to 12 inches. Upland soils were also identified as black sandy loam. Inside the delineated boundary, soils were identified as black, silty loam with slight, dark brown (7.5 YR 3/4) mottles. Saturation, in the soil pit inside the delineated boundary, was identified at 11 inches. Free standing water was identified in the soil pit at a depth of 12 inches. No hydrology was identified in the boundary or in the upland soil pits. Wetland 15 is a Type 3 (Inland Shallow Fresh Marsh) wetland. It is classified as a PEMC wetland (Palustrine Emergent Seasonally Flooded). It is approximately 3.5 acres in size. Vegetation along the delineated boundary consists of common buckthorn Rhammis cathartica (facultative upland), raspberry Riibus strigosus (facultative wetland-), Kentucky bluegrass Poa prateusis (facultative -), sedge Carex spp. (facultative wetland), goldenrod Solidago (facultative upland), trembling aspen Popiiliis tremuloides (facultative), green ash Fraxinus pennsylvanica (facultative wetland), red-osier dogwood Coniiis sericea (facultative wetland) and bo.xelder Acer negimdo (facultative wetland). Vegetation inside the delineated boundary consists of cattail Typha latifolia (obligate), sandbar willow Salix exigiia (obligate), Canada thistle Cirsiiim aneiise (facultative upland), reed canary grass Phalaris arimdinacea (facultative wetland), wool grass Scirpiis cyperimts (obligate), swamp milkweed Ascleplas incarnata (obligate), marsh marigold Caltha palustris (obligate), sedge Carex spp. (facultative wetland) and iris Iris spp. (obligate). \’egetation outside the delineated boundary consists of white oak Quercus alba (facultative upland), common buckthorn, smooth sumac Rhus glabra (No indicator), goldenrod, sugar Acer saccltaruni (facultative upland), green ScHOELt- & Maoson, Inc. Minnetonka, Minnesota 13 f n r r I I I i: I I L £ I L I L Basin 16 ash, American basswood Tilia americana (facultative upland), trembling aspen, red oak Quercus rubra (facultative upland) and boxelder. Hennipen County Soil Survey classifies basin 15 soils as Peaty muck over loam and Glencoe silty clay loam. Soils along the delineated boundary were field identified as black (10 YR 2/1) sandy loam with dark brown (7.5 YR 4/4) mottles, from 0 to 12 inches. Soils inside the delineated boundary were identified as silty organics. Upland soils were identified asblack (10 YR 2/0) sandy loam from 0 to 12 inches and dark gray (10 YR 4/1) sandy loam at 12 inches. Inside the wetland basin, water was standing at less the 1 inch. No hydrology was observed along the wetland boundary or in the upland areas. Wetland 16 is a Type 3 (Inland Shallow Fresh Marsh) wetland. It is classified as a PEMC wetland (Palustrine Emergent Seasonally Flooded). It is approximately 1.8 acres in size. Vegetation along the delineated boundary' consists of sedge Carex spp. (facultative wetland), common buckthorn Rhamniis cathartica (facultative upland), raspberry Rubiis strigosa (facultative wetland), reed canary grass Phalaris arundinacea (facultative wetland), garlic mustard Allaria periolata (facultative ) and prickly gooseberry Ribes setosiim (No indicator). Vegetation found inside the delineatec boundary consists of sedge, duckweed Lenina minor (obligate) and wool grass Scirpus cyperinus (obligate). Vegetation found outside the delineated boundarv consists of American elm Ulmiis americana (facultative wetland), .ed oak Quercus rubra (facultative upland), sugar Acer saccharum (facultative wetland), American basswood Tilia americana (facultative upland) and Kentucky bluegrassPoa pratensis (facultative -). Hennipen County Soil Survey classifies basin 16 soils as Peaty muck over loam. Boundary soils were field identified as black (10 YR 2/1) sandy loam from 0 to 13 inches, and dark gray (10 YR 4/1) sandy loam with slight dark yellowish gray mottles occurring at 13 inches. Uplaml soils were identified as black. SCHOELL Gl MADSON, INC. MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA 1 ■4 J I t r It 1 m U i i It h L Basin 17 sandy loam from 0 tol2 inches and dark gray sandy loam ai 12 inches and greater. Soils inside the delineated boundary were identified as silty muck. Hydrology in the wetland basin was identified in the soil pit at a depth of 6 inches. No hydrology was observed at the delineated boundary or in the upland areas. Wetland 17 is a Type 3 (Inland Shallow Fresh Marsh) wetland. It is classified as a PEMC wetland (Palustrine Emergent Seasonally Flooded). The portion of the basin on the site is approximately 9.87 acres in size. Vegetation along the delineated boundary consists of common buckthorn Rhammis cathartica (facultative upland), sugar maple Acer sacchanim (facultative upland), black cherry Primus serotina (facultative upland), bracken fern Pteridium aqiiiliniim (facultative upland), sandbar willow Sallx exigua (obligate), sedge Carex spp. (facultative wetland), Canada thistle Cirsium arvense (facultative upland) and bull thistle Cirsium vulgare (facultative upland Vegetation found inside the delineated boundary consists of cattail Typha latifolia (obligate), red canary grass Plmlaris arundinacea (facultative wetland), sandbar willow and sedce. Vegetation found outside the delineated Uoundary consists of American basswood Tilia americana (facultative upland), red oak Quercus rubra (facultative upland), common buckthorn, American elm Ulmus americana (facultative wetland-), sugar maple Acer saccliarum (facultative upland), smooth sumac Rhus glabra (No indicator), goldenrod Solidago spp. (facultative upland), Kentucky bluegrass Poa pratensis (facultative-) and sedge. Hennepin County Soil Survey classifies basin 17 soils as Peaty muck. Boundary soils were field identified as black (10 YR 2/0) sandy loam from 0 to 12 inches. Upland soils were also identified as black, sandy loam from 0 to 12 inches. Soils inside the delineated boundarv were identified as black fromm 0 to 12 inches with many dark red (2.5 YR 3/6) occurring from 0 to 10, and from 10 to 12 inches mottles were slight, dark brown (7.5 YR 3/4). SCHOEUL G. MAOSON, IIMC. MIIMNETOIMKA, MINNESOTA I Basin 18 Basin 19 No hydrology was observed in the wetland basin. Hydrology was assumed based on soil indicators. Wetland 18 is a Type 2 (Inland Fresh Meadow) wetland. It is classified as a PEMB wetland (Palustrine Emergent Saturated). It is approximately 0.1 acres in size. Vegetation along the delineated boundary consists of American elm Ulmus americana (facultati wetland), common buckthorn Rhamnus cathartica (facultative upland), prickly ash Zanthoxylum americanum (facultative upland) and reed canary grass Phalaris arundinacea (facultative wetland). Vegetation inside the delineated boundary consists of sedge Carex spp. (facultative wetland) and reed canary grass. Vegetation on die upland side of the delineated boundary consist of smooth brome Bronnis inermis (facultative upland), goldenrod Solidago spp. (facultative upland), smooth sumac Rhus glabra (No indicator) and prickly ash. Hennepin County Soil Survey classifies basin 18 soils as Hamel loam. Hamel loams are found on the hydric soil list. VV^etland boundary soils were field identified as very dark gray (10 YR 3/1) sandy loair from 0 to 12 inches. Brown mottles appear at 11 inches. Soils inside the delineated boundary were field identified as very dark grayish brown (10 YR 3/2) with brown (10 YR 4/3) mottles from 0 to 12 inches. No hydrology was observed in basin 18. Hydrology is assumed based on the wetland drainage patterns and soil indicators. Wetland 19 is a Type 2 (Wet Meadow) wetland. It is classified as a PEMBd wetland (Palustrine Emergent Seasonally Flooded ditched). The system is a drainage ditch connecting two basins. It is approximately 0.03 acres in size. Vegetation along the delineated wetland boundar>- consists of common bucktliorn Rhanmus cathartica (facultative upland) and red oak Qiiercus rubra (facultative upland). SCHOELU B, MADSON, INC. MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA No vegetation was identified inside the delineated boundary. Vegetaiirn in the upland area was common buckthorn and red oak Hennepin County Soil Sur\'ey classifies soils in basin 19 as Hamel loam, which is found on the hydric soil list. Boundary soils were field identified as very dark gray (10 YR 3/1) sandy loam from 0 to 12 inches. Dark mottles occur at a depth of 10 inches. Basin 20 No hydrology was observed in basin 19. Hydrology is assumed based on wetland drainage patterns. Wetland 20 is a Type 2 (Inland Fresh Meadow) wetland. It is classified as a PEMB wetland (Palustrine Emergent Saturated). It is approximately 0.4 acres in size. Vegetation along the delineated wetland boundary consists of common buckthorn Rhamnits catliartica (facultative upland), reed canary grass Phalaris anmdinacea (facultative wetland) and sedge Carex spp. (facultative wetland). Vegetation inside the delineated boundary consists of cattail Typha latifolia (obligate), reed canary grass Phalaris arutidimcea (facultative wetland), sedge Carex spp. (facultative wetland) and green ash Fraximis pennsylvanica (facultative wetland). Vegetation along the upland side of the delineated boundary consists of trembling aspen Populits tremiiloides (facultative), common buckthorn and red oak Qiiercus rubra (facultative upland). Hennepin County Soil Survey classifies basin 20 soils as Glencoe silty clay loam. Wetland boundary soils were field identified as very dark gray (10 YR 3/1) sandy loam with dark brown (10 YR 3/3) mottles occurring at 10 inches. Soils inside the delineated boundary were identified as black (10 Y’R 2/1) silty loam with small, very dark grayish brown (10 YR 3/2) mottles. No hvdroloszv was observe in wetland basin 20. Hvdroloev is assumed based« w ^ •» w • on wetland drainage patterns. SCHOELU G. MAOSON, INC. MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA 1 ^ Basin 21 Welland 21 is a Type 3 (Inland Shallow Fresh Marsh) wetland. Ii is classified as a PEMCd wetland (Paluslrine Emergent Seasonally Flooded drained). It is approximately 0.09 acres in size. Vegetation along the delineated wetland boundary consists of common buckthorn Rhamniis cathartica (facultative upland), reed canary grass Phalaris arimdinacea (facultative wedand) and sedge Carex spp, (facultative wetland). Vegetation inside tlie delineated boundary consists of cattail Typha latifoUa (obligate), reed canary grass Phalaris arundinacea (facultative wetland), sedge Carex spp. (facultative wetland) and green ash Fraxinus pennsylvanica (facultative wetland). Vegetation along the upland side of the delineated boundary consists of trembling aspen Populus tremuloides (facultative), common buckthorn and red oak Querciis rubra (facultative upland). Hennepin County Soil Survey classifies basin 20 soils as Glencoe silty clay loam. Wetland boundary soils were field identified as very dark gray (10 YR 3/1) sandy loam with dark brown (10 YR 3/3) mottles occurring at 10 inches. Soils inside the delineated boundary were identified as black (10 YR 2/1) silty loam with small, very dark grayish brown (10 YR 3/2) mottles. No hydrology was observe in wetland basin 21, Hydrology is assumed based on wetlaiid drainage patterns. The site lies within the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District boundaries in the Ciiv of Orono and Medina. Minnesota. Wetlands were delineated according to the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manuel. According to the Wetland Conservation Act of 1996, wetlands on this site come under the jurisdiction of the Board of Water and Soil Resources. The responsibility for administering the provisions of iJiis legislation is up to the local unit of government (LGU). In this case, Minnehaha Creek \\'atershed District will oversee as LGU. We have reviewed the various SCHOELL Gk MadSON, INC. MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA exemptions contained in the Act and find that, no exemptions apply. The project must be certified by the LGU as having complied with the provisions of the Act. Any wetland impacts must be replaced or restored, at a minimum ratio of 2 acres of replacement for every 1 acre impacted. These mitigation activities must occur within the same watershed as the impact occurs. The act also mandates that restoration or creation of replacement wetlands only be considered after an applicant has demonstrated that the impacts can not be avoided, further minimized, corrected or eliminated over time. This requirement is essentially the same as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit process. During the final design process efforts should be taken, whenever possible, to avoid and minimize w^etland impacts. By utilizing this approach wetland replacement costs will be kept to a minimum and any additional permitting will be more easily facilitated. In addition, this strategy should result in a greater level of project acceptance. SCHOELL Gl Maoson, Inc. Mkmnetonk A, Miimimesot A I r I I I r I I I I I I I I. i: t L 1. I U.S. Fish and Wildlife*Service National Wetland Inventory j Map SCHOELU El IN/SaOSON, InC. MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA pueftf' pcmc -i •* V‘^ r. • 6(O0 fO/3_ • « .PFd»e ^ame PtMF ii p Mg^ - POl •J' 'J! MF PFO *». ^1’ • * 7># ^ • l9f0\ ■• 1^ sPSSlC 3 V ^PO\C -VI ?FO\C * ■<PuSFx Vf,EKAf *- •*r _/. 7 '•* ^' ~i: P08Fd P^MCd tC'. /05. P08P /cx;5 \ F\5?/■)•PUBfx Pro\cd . ' . Psi^ m /.*■ PFO\C<j —:—PEMC POSF POftf ^pemf {' /•OiC 9F6tC f *1 ,P5MC i_' F6NAQpesv'p- luyfll ■s i TZ T ~T—1- ■ — ,c PU&0x' 'i %■''^a 936 PUftOTK MCrf fU&F\X ^P: i «rd f If r » • /- 7 c: PE N y PS.^t ffOl .s'A »-/■> MFi >y i^yji V o=d 71n > \ m\ //; i 'r . ■* ■I f M. * J Z' /i ep OlCzFU5fii / Department of Natural Resources Protected Waters Map SCHOELL Gl MAOSON, INC. MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA Soil Survey SCHOEU. G. IVf ADSOM, IlMC. MllVJIMETONK A, MllMMESOTA -V.*'. '.o>- I f I I I I I I L I I t L i '1 APPENDIX D i’J 1 I Spring Hill Golf Club I A KOTA lake Orono \ I X I Long Lake I I L Long Lags Projected Trip Distribution* goal R(D^ Medina I AO/^Co. Rd. 6 . V • '.■Si'cirT-r '-il \ V 1120% '' ^ HIGHVIEW Arrival and departure distribution figures projected as 50% in each direction Arrival Departure L i * based on projected volume of 200 golf trips 42 employee trips 8 delivery trips m Schoell Gb Madson, Inc. Ergresrs Sur\ e> crs ^ Rlaf^nors SoJ T^s r r.g A. rV trorr^ isn c^a/ Serv jcss tJ*4? L*VJ 'Jvl * f u\ li’*2 J IJCtJLj I r r I I I [ [ I I i I I I li ' Long Lake I I I I L Spring Hill Golf Club Trip Distribution P.M. Peak Hour (4:30-5:30) Volumes AKOTA long LAKE Orono \ \ \ Long Lafe GOAtTODGE Medina -E %I £Co. Rd. 6 Cnrji' C ilu‘: / / \ LyttiarJ LeAe \ \ N FERNDALE HIGHVIEW' Arrival and departure distribution figures projected as 50% in each direction Arrival Departure * based on projected volume of 200 golf trips 42 employee trips 8 delivery trips Schoeli Gl Madson, Inc. Engneers -a Sct'v e> crs a Plannars Soil TssCing^ EnviTonniBn tot Services Offcru 7^- < »,x Spring Hill Golf Club Projected Average Daily Traffic (ADT) Volumes* GOAtRiS^ 'V / \ - I <3 1^ AKOTA •*0^GLAK£ Medina 2 • * r-^ V Orono \ \ Long Lake / / "Z 12 Long La^ * based on projected volume of 200 golf trips 42 employee trip. 8 delivery trips s W E s ^0' \ I a: A Ui »- Z 5 [•mzumvi -S1I' ^ r * - ' 1 •- >1 ' I in. < ; ( . I r j w jm / \ LydlarJ Lakg \ FERNDALE / Arrival and departure distribution figures projected as 50% in each direction Arrival 50 Departure , a Schoell S. Madson, Inc. Er?c nestis St-rv e> or:3 a Sail festngjk Envirann * 'C^Sarv//CG3 * I.tVTsa HV "3*'.t3 7-.K*" f »I\ L>r.=? OC-r’Ii Mn/DOT TH 12 2015 Projected Average Daily Traffic No Build Alternative <5041 mCGT Medina ( o - i V 1 ■>> \ \J-----—^ O Oo> i * 1 «ou 7000' ' V IONGU ke Orono \ \ f*s r :■ 'Kii (T UJ Z D oo LO oicjr'jri^' l^jil OlCjr CjL,!b; -1' Vy:.- ; \ .jw..: y-; ^ om / \ \ / \ V I \Lydiani Lake \ \NFE«N0AIE Long Lake ; ■ /' I / ) j * / Long Lage .A MIGMVIEW / 5 $ I Schoell Sk Madson, Inc. Erg:neer^a a Si-rv e> ors x Sc*V T^3t ngx Er^\,nrcnn^nz^iS^r\ 'cesy '.t 'kx; \ 7s. y;:-. 11.^0 f 11^ ot^ 2.:«’ ?•*.; A I Mn/DOT TH 12 2015 Projected PM Peak Hour Volumes No Build Alternative -OOH. RlDGg Medina G> CO CD CM CM CM lO CM 4--E / cr lii s, f.. t-L A r y ",r^ L 1 ’i. . • % I LZ694 AKOT 227 Co. Rd. 6 320 'Hfij V.I5' ( oV ^.1 ^•O^^GLAKE Orono \ \ I Long Lake Lyt/lanl Lake % V NFERNDAIE I .VJOCO 0^o 5 $ UJ 5 t Schoell Gk Madson, Inc. Erj:ne&'S a Slt ^ ey ors a Rtar^vn^s Scii E-^vironniento//cetJ *v J' iL\-” I ■ vO . W #x*u^ VJ rvtSi A> rej" r»„ netm Mn/DOT TH 12 2015 Projected PM Peak Hour Volumes Alternative 6 South ”<JO^rRJDGg Medina o CO o CO K ■ II O CO o w- \TO a: UJ t; 3 \ y AKOTA. I J % ‘•0(MGLAK£Orono /Co. Rd. 6 --H \ X 1 .u \ Lyxiiard Lakt k X ^ N perndale Long Lake z' Long Late HIGMVIEW O / '^'Vv, 6 5 LJ 5 I I Schoell Gk Madson, Inc. ErgiHGers ^ Sur\ e\ ors a Soil TosCing ^ Environn^nZB> SBr\ >oBS nr ifJi . W.iv.'ur.l \*/Trs ‘t. r> n ’^Tv, . X ! • C i;i.y 7GC1 "iix 13*.' . •>: k.v'Ij m r r Mn/DOT TH 12 r 2015 Projected t PM Peak Hour Volumes Alternative 6 North Medina CO o CO O) 3 A P N 400 AKOTA -S 123 ..Qicjji (Ciuir. ^ % I-ONOL/^^E• - Orono \ V N CO m » I »• Long Lake COArWD<56‘ G>00o ‘ll. If !i O> \ c / i \ u. Lyttiard Lakt A 5 5 Schoell S. Mcidson, Inc. Engne^rs a. Sut\, «? > >rs a ^"^n&rs EsT'f ngjk Er^v TCTf 'V^3J St^rvtCc?^ .* , *. .V . -1 • .V : >.X4-'Li ^ •I\ j..1 *I t *? « ■ *.J* 4 ' I I I APPENDIX E December 2, 1996 MI ,N i:< o r M11 <'R»K k; \ i. s i •(. u;t^ Mb. Meg Jeffery Schoell fi Madeon, Inc. 10580 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 1 Minnetonka, Minnesota 55305 Dear Ms. Jeffery: Re: Tamarak Golf Club S25 6 26, T118, R23, Orono, Hennepin County SHPO Number: 97-0254 Thank you for consulting with our office during the preparation of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the above referenced project. There are reported archaeological properties in the project vicinity. Moreover, we believe that there is a good probability that unreported properties may be present. Therefore, we recommend that a survey of the project area be completed. The survey must meet the requirements of the Secretary of the Interior's Sis'^dards for Identification and Evaluation, and should include an evaluation at any properties which are identified. For your information, we have enclosed a list of consultants who have expressed an interest in undertaking such surveys. If the project area can be dociimented as previously disturbed or previously surveyed, we will re-evaluate the need for survey. Previously disturbed areas are those where the naturally occurring post-glacial soils and sediments have been recently removed. Any previous survey work must meet contemporary stand­ ards. We also note that the project site includes the Spring Hill Conference Center, which may merit evaluation for its architectural significance. Plaase note that this comment letter does not address the requirements of Sec­ tion 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and 36CFR800, pro­ cedures of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation for the protection of historic properties. If this project is considered for federal assistance or requires a federal permit or license, it should be submitted to our office with reference to the federal agency. If vou have any questions on our review of this project, please contact our Review and Compliance Section at 612-296-5462. Sincerely, As Giinmestad Government Programs and Compliance Officer DAG:dmb Enclosure: List of Consultants cc: Marshall Braman I ;!i:. Ki 1 MM.(. linl !.!A VCU W l.-'l / >\IM !*\l I . \ r.liij / | I.I.I.CHOM ; I I A PHASE I CULTURAL RESOURCE SURVEY OF THE PROPOSED SPRING HELL GOLF CLUB, ORONO AND MEDINA TOWNSHIPS, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA SHPO File No. 97-0254 BCA #514 I Prepared for Hunter-Keith Industries Minneapolis, Minnesota Prepared by Lowell R. Blikre, Robert C. Vogel, and David G. Stanley, Principal Investigator Bear Creek Archeology, Inc. P.O. Box 347 Cresco, Iowa 52136 David G. Stanley, Director I I January 1997 r f %• • MANAGEMENT SUMMARY The following report presents the findings of a Phase I cultural resources investigation conducted on November 19-23, 1996 by Bear Creek Archeology, Inc. (BCA) for the proposed development of the Spring Hill Golf Club. This Phase I survey was sponsored by Hunter-Keith Industries of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The location surveyed is an irregular shape covering an area of roughly 47 hectares (115 acres). The project area for the proposed golf club is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, within Orono and Medina Townships. The legal location for the project is the SW14, SW/4; the S'/2, NW14, SW>4; the SVi, NE14, SWV4; and the N'/2, SE14, SW*4 of Section 25; the SE'/4, SEV:, the S'/z, NE>4, SE«/4; the W>/2, SWV4, SE'/4; the NIVW, SWA, SE14; the S‘/2, NEV4, SE‘/4; the NW'/4, SE14; and the SWV4, NE'/4 of Section 26; the NE*/4, NE>/4, NEVi, NE>/4 of Section 35; and the N‘/2, NWV4, NWVa of Section 36, T118N, R23W. This location is on the Excelsior, Minnesota (1958/1993) and Hamel, Minnesota (1981/1993) USGS 7.5 ’ minute topographic maps (Figure 1). The project area consists of upland landforms intermixed with wetlands. Because of snow cover at the time of the surv'ey, shovel testing was implemented in all areas other than steep slopes (> 15 percent grade) and the wetlands. The survey resulted in the recording of one prehistoric archeological site (21HE0277), one historic archeological site (21HE0278), and an historic farmstead. Additionally, an historic depression and two foundations were recorded (Locations 514-2, 514-3, 514-4). However, shovel testing in and around these locations resulted in the determination that all arc heavily disturbed and lack intact archeological deposits more than 50 years old. Therefore, the Minnesota Office of the Stale .Archaeologist did not issue site numbers for these three properties. Only one site was found to warrant additional archeological work. 21HE0278, consisting of a stone foundation with a collapsed log structure and intact archeological deposits, is recommended for additional work to determine its National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility. The architectural survey resulted in a determination that the historic standing structures are not eligible for nomination to the NRHP. Finally, a known historic archeological site is located within the project area (21HE0183). This site was recorded during a sur\ ey of alternative corridors for Trunk Highway 12. Additional work was recommended for 21HE0183 (Mather and Nunnally 1995). 1 L__ TABLE OF CONTENTS MANAGEMENT SUM^'!ARY........................................................................................i TABLE OF CONTENTS................................................................................................ii LIST OF TABLES.........................................................................................................in LIST OFHGURES........................................................................................................iii LIST OF PLATES..........................................................................................................iii INTRODUCTION 1 PROJECT LOCATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT. . . . . . . . .2 Description of the Project Area..........................................................................2 Project Environment............................................................................................2 Project Area Soils.....................................................................................2 Soil Profiles..............................................................................................4 Discussion................................................................................................6 BACKGROUND RESEARCH INVESTIGATION PREMISES AND METHODOLOGY................................................9 Investigation Premises................ 9 Investigation Techniques .....................................................................................10 INVESTIGATION RESUXTS......................................................................................11 Archival Research Results.................................................................................11 Previous Archeological Survey................................................................11 Archeological Site 21TE0I83..................................................................12 Potential for Historic Archeological Sites...............................................13 Field Results.......................................................................................................13 Archeological Site 21HE0277..................................................................13 Archeological Site 21HE027S..................................................................14 Location 514-2.......................................................................................15 Location 514-3 .......................................................................................16 Location 514-4 .......................................................................................16 Historic Fannstead.................................................................................17 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.........................................................19 REFERENCES CITED.................................................................................................20 FIGURES......................................................................................................................23 PLATES........................................................................................................................33 APPENDIX A: Official Minnesota Site Forms ............................................................37 1 J j I I I I I I I L I I L L L LIST OF TABLES Table 1, Soil Survey Summary Information...............................................................3 Table 2. Description of Shovel Test Areas.................................................................1 1 LIST OF HGURES Figure 1. Figure 2. Figure 3a. Figure 3b. Figure 4. Figure 5. Figure 6. Figure 7. Figure 8. Figure 9. Topographic coverage of the project area..................................................23 Physiographic location of project area (after Wright [1972])......................24 Sc^e map of eastern portion of the project area.........................................25 '.ale map of western portion of the project area........................................26 Soil maps of the project area (Lueth 1974:sheets 36 and 44).......................27 1873 map of project area, (Wright 1873)....................................................28 1898 map of project area, (Dahl 1 1898).....................................................29 1913 map of project area (Westby 1913)....................................................30 1916 map of project area (Hixon 1916)......................................................31 Diagram of potential upland landform components (after Ruhe [1969])...................................................................................32 LIST OF PLATES Plate 1. Plate 2. Plate 3. Plate 4. Plate 5. Plate 6. Plate 7. Plate 8. Photographic coverage of eastern project area, looking northwest...............33 Photographic coverage western project area, looking east...........................33 Photographic coverage of 21HE0278, looking north..................................34 Photog'^aphic coverage of 21HE0278, close up of stone wall, looking west.. 34 Photographic coverage of farmhouse, looking northeast.............................35 Photographic coverage of bam, looking north...........................................35 Photographic coverage of outbuilding, looking west..................................36 Photographic coverage of poultry house, looking northwest.......................36 ■; INTRODUCTION I I Bear Creek Archeology, Inc. (BCA) conducted the fieldwork for a Phase I cultural resources sui^ ey between November 19 and 23, 1996 for the proposed construction ot the Spring Hill Golf Club. The survey was sponsored by Hunter-Keith Industries, with Schoell & Madson, Inc. acting as inten. iediary. The construction would consist primarily of landscaping for the golf course, which includes the removal of the existing buildings within the project area (Figure 1). The purpose of the sun-ey was to identify the cultural resources within the area to be effected by the development of the golf course, including archeological and architectural resources. W The proposed Spring Hill Golf Club is to be located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Most of the project area is within the Orono Corporate boundary; the remaining northern portion is within the Medina Corporate boundary. The legal location for the project is the SWVi, SWV4; the S'/j, NWV4, SWA; the SVi, NE14, SWV4; and the N'/2, SE>.4, SWV4 of Section 25; the SE14, SEI4; the S’/2, SE14; the W*/2, SWl-i, SEU; the NWVS, SWV4, SE14; the S'/i, NE'/i, SE‘/4; the NIV'^, SE‘/4; and the SW14, NEV4 of Section 26; the NE14, NEV4, NEI4, NEV4 of Section 35; and the N‘/2, N\\'V4, NW!4 of Section 36, T118N, R23W. This location is on the Excelsior, Minnesota (1958/1993) and Hamel, Minnesota (1981/1993) USGS 7.5 ’ minute topographic maps (Figure 1). This report details the Phase I cultural resources survey for the proposed Spring Hill Golf Club, including descriptions of the environments and landforms within the project area. The methods used during the Phase I sur\'ey and the rat'cnale for implementing these techniques are also discussed. Finally, the sites and architectural properties that were recorded are described, and recommendations are given. I I I I I I r I I I I PROJECT LOCATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT 1 Description of the Project Area The proposed Spring Hill Golf club covers an area roughly 47 hectares (115 acres) in size and consists of irregularly shaped uplands separated by wetlands. Although the wetlands drain sluggishly, water from this area enters into Lake Minnetonka and eventually into the Mississippi River. The project area is located in the Owatonna Moraine physiographic area (Wright 1972; Figure 2). The Owatonna Moraine Area is composed of coarse glacial sediment derived from the eastern edge of the Des Moines lobe of the late Wisconsin glaciation. This region is also referred to as the West Twin Cities Metropolitan Area in the Minnesota outline of historic contexts (Dobbs 1988). Almost all of the uplands within the project area have been plowed and were either fallow field or woodlot. At the time of the surv’ey, a few inches of snow had fallen causing poor ground surface visibility (Plates 1 and 2). 'fhis was not considered to adversely effect the survey as the vegetation present would have restricted ground surface visibility to less than 30 percent. Therefore, shovel testing was necessary across all of the uplands except where the surface slope was greater than 15% or where the area was heavily impacted by landscaping or other earth moving (Figure 3a and 3b). Project Environment The proposed golf club is located on the Owatonna Moraine physiographic area (Wright 1972; Figure 2). The moraine area is a series of irregularly shaped glacial moraines that formed along the eastern side of the Des Moines lobe during the late Wisconsin glaciation. These moraines are interspersed with depressions that, due to the high water table, contain wetlands and lakes. Based on the soil profiles, the upland soils appear to have formed under a forest environment. These soils have thin upper horizons, including E horizons, where plowing and erosion have not truncated the soil profiles. The upland soils are coarse and susceptible to erosion when exposed. The wetlands contain organic- rich sediments and are filling in due to the erosion of the moraines. Project Area Soils. The soils in Hennepin County have been mapped, and the soil survey was published in 1974. This sur\'ey information was consulted prior to entering the field as a means of roughly assessing the potential of the area to contain archeological deposits. Principally, the soil survey was used to determine the extent of made-land and other heavily disturbed areas within the proposed golf club location. Abbreviated descriptions of the soils in the project area are presented below in Table 1. The applicable soil maps are presented in Figure 4. Table 1. Soil Sun'ey Summaiy Information (Lueih 1974). Abbreviation Soil Name Native Vegetation Landform Parent Material Depth to Water Table HcC2 Hayden clay loam 6- 12^ slopes, eroded mixed hardwood forest knolls and hill slopes loamy glacial till 5 feet + Gc Glencoe sill>' clay loam sedges and wetsite grasses depressions and sluggish drainageways loamy colluvium over calcareous loamy till near sun'ace Ha Hamel loam sedges, grasses, and scattered popple trees short, narrow drainageways on sideslopes loamy colluvium over loamy till 1-3 feet LtB Le Sueur loam 1-4% slopes mixed hardwoods and a grass understory rises on low knolls calcareous till 3-5 feet HbC Hayden loam 6-12% slopes mixed hardwood forest hillsides and knolls loamy glacial till 5 feet + Pm Peaty muck over loam bog depressions and drainageways on glacial uplands decomposed organics over glacial till near surface HbB Hayden loam 2-6% slopes mixed hardwood forest knolls and hillsides loamy glacial till 5 feet+ Co Cordova silty clay loam mixed hardwood forest flats and shallow drainaeew'ays loam glacial till 1-3 feet HcD2 Hayden clay loam 12-18% slopes, eroded mixed hardwood forest hillsides and knolls loamy glacial till 5 feet + HID Heyder complex. 12- 18% slopes mixed hardwood forest hillsides loamy glacial till 5 feet + HcE2 Hayden clay loam 18-24% slopes, eroded mixed hardwood forest hillsides loamy glacial till 5 feet + HbD Hayden loam 12- 18% slopes mixed hardwood forest knolls and hillsides loamy glacial till 5 feet 4* HIE Heyder complex. 12- 18% slopes mixed hardwood forest hillsides loamy glacial till 5 feet + NeB Nessel loam. 1-4% slopes mixed hardwoods outwash plains calcareous till 3-5 feet HdF Hayden and Lester loams 24-35% slopes mixed hardwood forest hillsides H: loamy glacial till L: calcareous till 5 feet + G.P.Gravel Pit n/a n/a n/a n/a Pa Pcaiv muck boe former lake bottoms peat near surface HbE Hayden loam. 18- 24% slopes mixed hardwood forest hillsides loamy glacial till 5 feet + I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I The landforms present include various slope positions on the moraines and the wetland depressions. During the fieldwork, shovel tests were excavated across the uplands, and the profiles were examined and recorded. The following soil profiles are topical of the landforms within the project area. DESIGNATION: Profile 1 LANDSCAPE POSITION: Minor depression on an upland ridge PARENT MATERIAL: Glacial till SLOPE: ca. 3-5 percent METHODOLOGY: Shovel test VEGETATION: Fallow field LEGAL LOCATION: SW>/4, NW'^. SW«4 of Section 25, T118N, R23W DATE DESCRIBED: 11/19/96 DESCRIBED BY: LRB i^MARKS: This profile is fairly representative of the upland soils present in the project area. However, in most areas the Ap horizon is lighter and directly overlays the Bt horizon. This profile w-as taken in Shovel Test Area 1 (Figure 3a). DEPTH (cm)SOIL HORIZON DESCRIPTION 0-24 Ap Very dark grayish brown (lOYR 3/2) coarse sandy loam with few gravels; weak very fine subangular blocky structure; loose; common roots; clear, wa\y boundary. 24-31 Yellowish brown (lOYR 5/4) fine sand clay with few gravels; moderate, medium subangular blocky structure, loose; few roots; clear smooth boundary. 31-61 Yellowish brown (lOYR 5/6) sandy clay with few gravels; Strong medium subangular blocky structure; plastic; few brown (lOYR 5/3) cutans; few roots. End of excavation. DESIGNATION: Profile 2 LANDSCAPE POSITION: Lower bench on upland PARENT MATERIAL: Glacial till SLOPE: ca. 3-5 percent METHODOLOGY: Shovel test VEGETATION: Mixed forest LEG.AL LOCATION: NWVa, SEU, SWVa of Section 25, T118N, R23W DATE DESCRIBED: 11/21/96 DESCRIBED BY: LRB RE.M.ARKS: This is the woodlot that contains site 21HE0278. This is one of the few unplowed areas crossed during the survey. This profile was taken in Shovel Test Area 2 I (Figure 3a). DEPTH (cm) 0-3 SOIL HORIZON O 3-27 27-38 AE 38-49 49-62 62-71 Bk DESCRIPTION Pine needle duff. Very dark grayish brown (lOYR 3/2) loam; moderate, medium subangular blocky breaking to strong, fine subangular blocky structure; firm; common roots; gradual smooth boundary. Dai,, grayish brown (lOYR 4/2) fine sandy loam; weak, fine subangular blocky structure; soft; few roots; clear irregular boundary. Grayish brown (lOYR 5/2) fine sandy loam; modeld.e, medium subangular blocky structure; soft; few roots; clear smooth boundary. Grayish brown (lOYR 5/2) and light yellowish brown (lOYR 6/4) sandy loam; strong, coarse subangular blocky structure; firm; no roots; abrupt wavy boundary. Light gray (lOYR 7/2) and light brownish gray (lOYR 6/2) sandy loam; strong,coarse subangular blocky structure; firm; no roots. End of excavation. DESIGNATION: Profile 3 LANDSCAPE POSITION: Spur above spring-fed wetland PARENT MATERIAL: Glacial till SLOPE: ca. 3-5 percent METHODOLOGY: Shovel test VEGET.ATION: Fallow field LEGAL LOCATION: NAVU, SE'/4, SE«/4 of Section 26, T118N, R23W DATE DESCRIBED: 11/21/96 DESCRIBED BY: LRB I I - ! J I I f { L I I L I L REMARKS: This is the spur that contains site 21HE0277. Similar soil profiles were noted across most of the project area. This profile was taken in Shovel Test Area 5 (Figure 3b). DEPTH (cm)SOIL HORIZON DESCRIPTION 0-26 Ap Dark yellowish brown (lOYR 4/6) coarse sandy loam with common gravel; weak, fine subangular ..locky structure; loose; few roots; abrupt irregular boundary. 26-66 Yellovish brown (lOYR 5/4) coarse sandy clay loam with common gravel; moderate, medium subangular blocky structure; loose; no roots. End of excavation. Discussion. The Spring Hill Golf Club will be built across a series of glacial moraines interspersed with w’etlands. The uplands in this area are covered by sediment from Pleistocene-age glaciation, and the likelihood of deeply buried cultural materials is low'. Based on the shovel testing, nearly all of the upland soils are disturbed into the Bt horizon by plowing. Intact A horizons were noted on several benches and a few other unplowed areas. In the minor depressions that w-ere shovel tested, the soil commonly consists of Ap-EB-Bt horizons. These areas often have a thickened Ap due to the redeposition of sediment from the surrounding higher landform components. r I- b -f* ■« i 1 BACKGROUND RESEARCH Archival research began prior to the fieldwork and had three general objectives: (a) to identify previously recorded cultural resources, (b) to predict where historic archeological sites may be located, and (c) to develop local contexts for evaluating the significance of cultu’ •’ resources identified in the field. Research utilized a range of primary and seconc.;:'/ source materials, and the level of detail was matched to the Phase I (reconnaj^-ance) «:cale of this survey. The following paragraphs provide a brief review of the general history of the post-contact period development of the project area. This discussion has been derived from county narrative histories (Holcombe and Bingham 1915; Warner and Foote 1881), old maps and plats (Andreas 1874; Dahl 1898; Foote 1890; Hixon 1916; Trj'gg 1964; Westby 1913; Wright 1873), and other documents (Borchert and Yaeger 1969; Roberts 1988; Upham 1969). Figures 5 through 8 show the survey area as it was depicted on various historic lats. Prior to Euro-.American settlement, western Hennepin County was occupied and utilized by Native Americans for thousands of years. At the time of initial Native American- European contact in the mid-17th century, there appears to have been very few native people living anywhere in the Twin Cities area, but by the end of the 18th century, the region was the tribal homeland of the Eastern Dakota or Santee Sioux. The natural resources of Lake Minnetonka, an important locus of tribal activity since pre-contact times, was also utilized by the historic Dakota (see Durand 1982). Until 1820, Euro- American occupation of the area was limited to a few short-lived fur trading posts along the Mississippi, Minnesota, and Crow Wing rivers. Construction of Fort Snelling at the confluence of the Mississippi and the Minnesota rivers signaled the beginning of permanent, white settlement in the region. What is now Hennepin County was not part of the United States until the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and was not opened to Euro-American settlement until after the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux in 1851. Hennepin County was created by the territorial legislature in 1852, with civil townships organized after 1858. The project area originally included Medina Township, but was reorganized as Orono Township in 1889. The placename commemorates the town of the same name in the state of Maine (Upham 1969:221). Euro-American settlement was slow before 1855, although several places along the Minnesota River and Lake Minnetonka attracted the attention of early real estate speculators and townsite promoters. The Panic of 1857 and the Civil War of 1861-65 slowed development, but postwar railroad construction and advancements in agricultural technology triggered a period of rapid rural population growth between ca. 1865 and 1915. Wheat was the primary cash crop during the pioneer era, but farming became increasingly diversified during the late 19th centur}', culminating in the "golden age" of the family farm between ca. 1890 and 1920. This era of agricultural prosperity coincided I I I I I 1 1 f I I I with a major rural building boom and the growth of railway villages and rural trade centers, including Long Lake, a railway village platted along the main line of the Great Northern Railway (Upham 1969:222). The project area's close proximity to Minneapolis favored the development of dairying, truck fanning, and orchards; by 1925, agricultural output from western Hennepin County consisted chiefly of specialty crops (Bureau of the Census 1925). The project area remained essentially rural in character until after World War I, when the automobile opened up western Hennepin County for suburban land uses. Non-farm, rural development was concentrated in the small towns and along the trunk highway corridors. Lakeshore residential development, which had commenced during the railroad era (see Upham 1969:225-226), was also rapid between the 1920s and 1940s. The rapid influx of commuters after World War II transformed the country-side into a mosaic of rural non­ farm, suburban, industrial, and agricultural land uses (see United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 1937-57). The area around Long Lake was also an important focus of recreational development, including parklands, conservancy open space areas, and country club-type leisure centers (see Roberts 1988:106-111). The pre-settlement vegetation of the Long Lake area was dominated by prairie grasses and mesic hardwood forest; now, relatively few undisturbed natural communities remain (see Marshner 1930; Trygg 1964:sheet 7; Winchell 1888). Historically, the tracts with rolling, irregular topography were better suited to specialty crops and pasture land than row crops. Only on undulating upland surfaces, where topsoil formed in glacial till tended to be deep, well drained, and rich in organic material, was the traditional northern Com Belt type farming system prevalent. Wetlands, ravines, and steep slopes were generally not subjected to intensive farming. A site files search was conducted at the Minnesota Historical Society in St. Paul. A portion of the project area was suireyed in 1994 for a highway project (Mather and Nunnally 1995). This sun ey resulted in the recording of one historic archeological site within the proposed area of impact for the golf club (Olmanson 1995). I I I. L L INVESTIGATION PREMISES AND METHODOLOGY The purpose of this investigation was to document all archeological properties within the project area at the Phase I level of investigation. The goals of the Phase I survey are based on the Secretary of the Interior ’s standards and guidelines for identification of archeological properties (National Park Service [NPS] 1983:44720-44723). According to these guidelines, Phase I sur\'eys are intended to provide basic data on the occurrence, location, and identity of cultural resources within a given area. Investigation Premises The sun'ey strategy of this Phase I investigation was based on an analysis of the project area and the landforms within it. Because geological processes determine the geographic and pedologic character of a region, understanding an area’s geologic history is crucial to any evaluation of the archeological record. Landform and soil characteristics have a strong influence on the presence and distribution of the plant and animal communities used by human populations. Geological processes not only affect the patterns of human settlement, but are also largely responsible for the preservation or destruction of the archeological record. Thus, the archeological record can be viewed as a product of both cultural and geological processes (Bettis and Green 1991). Because archeological sites are incorporated into the environment by natural formation processes, they may be viewed not only as cultural remains but also as geologic deposits. This perspective on the locations of sites allows the investigator to create predictive models of archeological site occurrence and patterned distribution within a given area, relative to the existing landforms within that area (cf. Bettis and Benn 1984; Bettis and Thompson 1981). Such an approach also proves useful in investigator recognition of made land, plowzones (.4p horizons), and other disturbances that may have modified the area under investigation. This type of landform modeling, as a tool of cultural resource management, is crucial to the development of sur\ey strategies. More sensitive strategies allow the investigator to focus on those areas where the probabilities of site occurrence are highest, thereby reducing or eliminating the costs of suiveying those areas where sites w-ould not logically occur such as made land, heavily disturbed areas, and alluvial landforms consisting entirely of recent alluvium. Within those areas of focused investigation, informed strategies allow the determination of the depth of and distribution of subsurface tests necessary' for the location of buried cultural resource deposits. Additionally, the nature of the proposed impacts can be assessed in terms of the landforms present. Although developed for Iowa, Ruhe’s (1969) landform model, concerning hillslope evolution, is applicable to the project area. Ruhe’s (1969) analysis of hillslope evolution details the erosional and depositional sequences on the components of upland landforms. These upland landform components are used to focus the field investigation on those I , 1 I I I I I p f areas with good site potential. The upland hillslope is divided into five components; in descending order, these components are the summit, shoulder, backslope, footslope, and toeslope (Figure 9). Summits, the upper portion of the landform, tend to be fairly stable, but are subjected to minor eolian deposition and some erosion. Shoulders are formed by the gradual cutting back of the hillslope and are generally convex with a low degree of slope. Backslopes are erosional features formed by the cutting back of the valley wall. Footslopes are the lower remnant of the hillslope. This eroded surface is often covered by colluvial materials from the shoulder and backslope. Toeslopes consist almost completely of colluvial material at the base of the upland. Because of their low degree of erosion and relative flatness, summits and shoulders have a high site potential. These landforms are capable of containing intact, shallowly buried archeological materials. Likewise, footslopes and toeslopes are considered to have good site potential because they are depositional in nature and generally have a low degree of slope. Backslopes, because of the steep slope and high degree of erosion, rarely contain intact, primary context archeological materials. Investigation Techniques The fieldwork was conducted on November 19-23, 1996 by BCA staff. Initially, the project area was walked in order to look for mounds, depressions, foundations, and other surface visible sites. During this initial walkover, the historic sites were located, and areas that required shovel testing were identified. Because of the snow cover, shovel testing was deemed necessary across the project area (Plates 1 and 2). Low, wet areas, heavily disturbed land, and slopes greater than 15 percent (State Historic Preserv’ation Office (SHPO) 1993) were not shovel tested (Figures 3a and 3b). Shovel tests were excavated at fifteen meter inter\'als acro*^s the relatively level uplands. The number of shovel test transects was dependent on the width of the landform. Table 2 details the eleven shovel test areas that are plotted on Figures 3a and 3b. Two sites, three properties, and a farmstead with four structures older than 50 years were located and recorded during the fieldwork. As a part of recording the sites and properties, shovel tests were excavated at five meter interv'als across each site’s area. Following the fieldwork, site and structure forms were submitted to the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office and the Office of the State Archeologist (OSA) (Appendix A). Table 2. Description of Shovel Test Areas. Area Desicnaiion Number of Tests and Transects Landform Comments Area 1 12 tests / 2 transects Lone spur extending east No sites. Fallow field. Area 2 12 tests / 1 transect Narrow ridge and adjacent bench No sites. Woodlot. Area 3 Ridce: 28 tests / 2 transects west bench: 3 tests / 1 transect south bench 7 tests /1 transect Ridce with bench to west and south 21HE0278, ridge and west bench area fallow field, south bench which contains site is woodlot. Area 4 12 tests / 2 transects Ridge and bench to the south Ridge adjacent to bench containing 21 HEOl 83. Ridge is a woodlot. Area 5 Ridce: 21 tests / 2 transects east bench: 16 tests / 2 transects Nonh bench: 4 tests/ 2 transects Large ridge with benches to east and north Spur at the eastern edge of the ridge contains 21HE0277. Fallow field. Area 6 6 tests / 1 transect Small hill No sites. WoodloL Area 7 Hill lop: 6 tests / 2 transects south bench: 8 tests / 2 transects west bench: 6 tests / 2 u^ects nonh bench: 14 tests / 3 transects east bench: 6 tests / 2 transects High hill with surrounding benches 514-2 on nonh bench. Hill is the highest landform in the project area. Southern 1/3 is fallow, rest is woodlot. Area 8 Western hill: 7 tests / 2 transects eastern hill: 3 tests / 1 transect ridce: 3 tests / 1 transect saddle: 1 test Two low hills separated by a saddle and northern end of a large ridge, mostly out of project area No sites. All woodlot Tne rises are separated by a low saddle. Between the eastern rise and the ridee is a wetland. Area 9 19 tests / 2 transects Lone, curving ridee No sites. WoodloL At curv e only one transect. Area 10 Hill: 12 tests / 3 transects nonh bench: 8 tests / 2 transects south bench: 6 tests / 2 transects Hill with benches to north and south No sites. Woodlot. Area 11 North rise: 3 tests /1 transect ridce: 8 tests / 2 transects Cun'ing ridge with north rise 514-3. Western portion w'oodlot. Eastern portion fallow. INVESTIGATION RESULTS Archival Research Results Information concerning cultural resources was obtained at the SHPO and Minnesota Historical Society (MHS) prior to the start of the fieldwork. This information was used to determine the likelihood of finding significant cultural resources and to determine if portions of the project area had been previously examined. Previous Archeological Sun ey. Review of the SHPO archaeological inventory revealed that a cultural resources sur\ey for an alternative corridor for Trunk Highway 12 crossed through the southwestern portion of the current project area (Mather and Nunnally 1995). This previously surveyed area is in the SWU, SEVi of Section 26, T118N, R23W, and the survey was conducted as a part of the Trunk Highway Cultural Resources Program of the I I Minnesota Historical Society by Mn/DOT in November 1994. The MHS survey resulted in the recording of one historic archaeological property within the project area: the Brooks Site, 21HE0183 (Mather and Nunnally 1995). The archaeological deposit seems to correspond w’ith the location of an historic Euro-American farmstead shown on early plats and aerial photographs. The 1994 investigation recovered window and bottle glass, ceramics, nails, and a kaolin pipe stem fragment, indicative of a late 19th or early 20ih century occupation. However, the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility of the site cannot be fully evaluated until more data are available. In addition to Phase II archaeological excavation, more intensive historical research involving deeds, wills, tax records, census schedules, and oral history inter\-iews is recommended to establish the site's historical identity and associations. Archeological Site 21HEO183 The Brooks Site (Olmanson 1995) Site Type: Historic Habitation Site Area: Approximately 5 acres Lesal Location: SE»/4, NE'/4, SWA, SE'A of Section 26, T118N, R23W (Figure 1) W Landform: Upland Ridge Elevation: 990 ft. KGVD Vegetation: Mixed forest Geomorphology: This site is located on a glacial till capped ridge overlooking Long Lake. The previous sur\ ey of the area included shovel testing of the site. This shovel testing pro\ ed that portions of the site are intact. Shovel testing in the vicinity of the site for the current sur\ey indicated that areas of intact forest soil exist on the ridge. This soil contains a well developed A horizon overlaying an E horizon. Present Investigation: The previous Phase I sur\ey included the excavation of 18 shovel tests on site. Six of these tests produced artifacts (Mather and Nunnally 1995; Olmanson 1995). The current Phase I survey avoided shovel testing on site, although the landform containing the site was tested. Archeological Data: 21 HEO 183 has produced animal bone, bottle glass, square nails, a variety of ceramics, a leather boot heel, and a kaolin pipe stem. The site has a partially intact cultural midden. Interpretations: The site is interpreted to be a late 19***/ early 20'** Century habitation related to the area ’s agricultural development. Significance: The site is considered to be potentially eligible for the NRHP. Recommendation: Further work is recommended for this property. 12 Potential for Historic Archeological Sites. No sites associated with important historical events are known to occur within the survey area. General information on the historical development of western Hennepin County suggests that the Long Lake area has a very low potential for contact period sites associated with Native American villages, the fur trade, military affairs, or early transportation routes. Orono Township was, however, a good place for Euro-American settlement and agricultural development between ca. 1853 and 1940. Historic maps and plats indicate that farmsteads and non-farm rural properties were distributed throughout sections 23, 25, and 26, although the location data for individual buildings and structures are somewhat vague. More intensive research in deed, probate, and tax records will be needed to correlate precisely the locations and historical associations of specific sites with archeological features, ruins, and standing structures recorded through fieldwork. Field Results After the background research, the project area was examined. The area includes uplands and wetland depressions (Figures 3a and 3b). Because of poor ground surface visibility, shovel testing was necessary across all of the uplands. Shovel tests were excavated at fifteen meter inteiA als across the near-level portions of the uplands. In and around each site, shovel testing was increased to five meter intervals. The survey resulted in the identification of two previously unknown archeological sites, one historic and one prehistoric, and three properties that were not assigned site numbers. The following is a summary of the sites and locations recorded during the field investigation. Additional information concerning the two sites is available in Appendix A. Archeological Site 21HE0277 Site Type: Resource Procurement Site Site Area: Artifacts in one 40 cm shovel test, at a depth of 0-15 centimeters. Site area estimated to be the level portion of the spur, 5m x 10m (ns x ew). Legal Location: NW/4, SE'/4, SE'/4 of Section 26, T118N, R23W (Figure 1) Landform: Upland spur Elevation: 980 ft. NGVD Vegetation: Fallow field « 1 I I I 1 ] Geomorphology: This site is located on a glacial till capped upland spur overlooking a spring-fed wetland. This landform has been an agricultural field for a long period of lime, and the upper soil horizons have been truncated. The artifacts were recovered from the .Ap horizon. Below the Ap horizon is a Bt horizon. Present Investigation: The productive shovel test was one of a transect dug across the spur. These tests were excavated at fifteen meter inter\’als. Following the recovery' of the artifacts, additional tests were excavated five meters to the west, east, and south of the productive test. None of the additional excavations produced artifacts. p Archeological Data: The artifacts recovered from the productive shovel test are a bipolar core of light gray chert and two flakes of coarse-grain stone (one quartzite, one gneiss). All of these artifacts are believed to be derived from the local glacial till. The site is believed to be limited to the plowzone. Interpretations: The site is interpreted to be a short term resource procurement location used by a small group or individual. The site is probably related to the use of the nearby wetland. Significance: The site does not appear to be eligible for nomination to the NRHP. The site consists of a few artifacts located within the plowzone and therefore, does not appear to have the potential to provide additional information concerning prehistory. Recommendation: No further work. I - • r »■ • 11^4 K* » 4 \ • u Archeological Site 21HE0278 Site Type: Historic habitation Site Area: 20m x 30 m (ns x ew) Legal Location: NE14, SBA, SWA of Section 25, T118N, R23W (Figure 1) Landform: Upland bench Elevation: 990 ft. NGVD Vegetation: Mixed forest Geomorphology: 21HE0278 is located within a small woodlot between a fallow field and Spring Hill Road. Within the woodlot, intact A and E horizon soil was encountered, and intact cultural midden are present. To the north, within the plowed field, the A horizon is deeper than the Ap, and intact materials were also found here. Present Investigation: Shovel testing at five meter intervals was conducted around the site. Additionally, snow was cleared from a portion of the interior, determining that some structural elements are still present. Archeological Data: The site consists of a stone and mortar foundation with cut log structural elements (Plates 3 and 4). A detailed recording of this feature was hampered by the presence of several inches of snow. Every shovel test dug around this foundation produced at least one artifact, indicating the presence of a intact cultural midden. Recovered artifacts include a small whiteware fragment, a pick ax head, and green bottle glass fragments. Interpretations: This site appears on aerial photographs dating to the 1930s. Whether the site represents an outbuilding or a habitation has not been fully determined; the artifacts recovered are inconclusive. Significance: This site is considered to be potentially eligible to the NRHP. Shovel testing indicated that a partially intact artifact deposit is present, and the foundation contains cut log structural remains. Recommendation: Due to the snow cover at the time of the Phase I suia'cv, the site inspection is considered to be inadequate to determine the archeological significance of the site. Additional archeological work and historic research are recommended for this site. Location 514-2 Type: Historic depression and associated material scatter Area: 10m x 10 m Legal Location: NEW. NWW. SEW of Section 26, T118N, R23W (Figure 1) Landform: Upland bench Elevation: 980 ft. NGVD Vegetation: Mixed forest Geomorphology: Narrow upland bench overlooking a wetland. No subsurface archeological deposits were noted. Present Investigation: The depression and associated historic material scatter were obser\^ed during the pedestrian sur\'ey. Shovel tests were excavated around the depression at five meter interv’als; these tests produced no artifacts. A local resident, Steve Peterson, was interviewed and reported that this property was a dump used occasionally by the Underhill Farm be^'een the early part of this century to the 1960 j ). Archeological Data: The artifacts appear to be limited to a surface scatter. Shovel testing in and around the depression indicated that any structure that may have been associated with the depression has been removed. The artifacts observ’ed include white ware fragments, green and clear bottle glass, and an assortment of food cans, a stovetop coffee pot, and several buckets and tubs. No artifact collection was made. Interpretations: The property is presumed to be the location of an outbuilding associated with the Underhill Farm. After this building was tom down, the remaining depression was then used for trash disposal. Significance: Because of the lack of intact archeological deposits greater than 50 years old, OS A has declined to issue a site number for this property. Recommendation: No further work. I I 1 ] ] ] I I 1 I I I J I I I I I I r Location 514-3 Type: Historic habitation Area: 10m x 30 m (ns x ew) Legal Location: SWV a , NW14, SEU of Section 26. T118N, R23W (Figure 1) LanJform: Upland Ele /ation: 990 ft. NGVD Vegetation: Fallow field Geomorphology: On an artificial bench, produced by removing earth from the hillside. The area immediately surrounding the foundation is fill dirt, and the surrounding area has been scraped, removing the upper soil horizons. No subsurface archeological deposits were noted, and the property is considered to have a low potential to contain such deposits. Present Investigation: The foundation and well were obser\'ed during the pedestrian survey. Shovel tests were excavated around the foundation at five meter intervals; these tests produced no anifacts. Steven Peterson, a local resident, reports that this foundation was the house that was occupied when the Underhill Farm was in operation in the early 1900s to the 1960s. Archeological Data: The property consists of a reinforced cement foundation w'ith a nearby modem water well. The well is a cement slab with a steel pipe rising out of the slab. The only artifact observed was a cinder block. No artifact collection was made. Interpretations: The property is presumed to be the location of the farmhouse associated with the Underhill Farm. Significance: Because of the lack of intact archeological deposits greater than 50 years old, OSA has declined to issue a site number for this property. Recommendation: No further work. Location 514-4 Type: Historic foundation, presumed outbuilding Area: 6 m x 7 m (ns x ew) Legal Location: SEV a , SE'/4, SEV a of Section 26, T118N, R23W (Figure 1) Landform: Upland spur Elevation: 1100 ft. NGVD Vesetation: Mixed forest Geomorphology: On the upper portion of a spur extending off a large ridge. The area to the north and west were landscaped when a large complex was constructed nearby. Present Investigation: The foundation was observed during the pedestrian survey. Shovel tests were excavated around the foundation at five meter intervals; these tests produced no artifacts. The structure that used to be on this foundation shows up on 1930s aerial photographs. Archeological Data: The property is limited to the foundation. Several brick fragments and charred wood were noted when the interior of the foundation was shovel tested. These items were not collected. Interpretations: This w-as probably an outbuilding associated with a farmhouse that used to exist nearby. The farmhouse, which appears on the Excelsior 7.5’ topographic map, was tom down, and the area it occupied was landscaped when the convention complex was built. Significance: Because of the lack of intact archeological deposits greater than 50 years old, OS A has declined to issue a site number for this property. Recommendation: No further work. Historic Farmstead. The architecture/history suiv'ey consisted of three elements: (a) background research, (b) field survey, and (c) evaluation of survey data. Background research was limited to checking SHPO county inventory files and a search of old plats, aerial photographs, and county narrative histories. The field survey documented above­ ground resources at the reconnaissance level. Following a windshield survey of the entire survey area, all buildings and structures that appeared to be more than fifty years old were inspected, photographed, and mapped. Architectural identification and evaluation employed standard style-n pe classifications (see Deny et al. 1985). One site with pre-1940 architectural features was identified within the project area. This property had been previously recorded by the 1988 National Register reconnaissance survey of western Hennepin County sponsored by the Minnesota SHPO (Roberts 1988). All of the other buildings and structures within the survey area boundaries were non- historic, i.e., their construction post-dated World War H. The historic site is a farmstead located at 860 Spring Hill Road, south of Highway 6, and consists of a dwelling, a traditional wooden bam, and two smaller outbuildings on a hilly, w'ooded lot (Figures 1 and 3b). The site may be the same farmstead as the one shown on two early plats (Wright 1873; Dahl 1898). It is clearly shown on old aerial photographs (USDA 1937-57). The farmhouse is a wood frame building, 1-1/2 stories in height, gable roofed, with stucco walls, a cedar shingle roof, and some minor Craftsman Style- influenced detailing (Plate 5). Originally constructed ca. 1910, the house has been substantially altered. The wooden bam is a specimen of the gambrel-roof t>pe general purpose barn, with lapboard siding, wood shingles, and exposed rafter tails under the eaves (Plate 6). It is probably about the same age as the house but is in somew’hat deteriorated condition. Other outbuildings at this location include a partially collapsed L- I I r I I I I I ( I I I I I i L t L I shaped shed with wide lapboard sidi.v^ jnd exposed rafter tails under the eaves (Plate 7) and an abandoned shed-roofed poul r/ I.Ov se w ith drop siding and a wooden roof (Plate 8). Taken together, the farmhouse and outbuBd'ngs physically and historically comprise a specific environment that contains some visual characteristics indicative of historic land use patterns related to local agricultural heritage. However, these landscape values are by no means significant in comparison with numerous other, better preserved historic farmsteads in rural Hennepin County. Furthermore, none of the buildings can be described as notable examples of the historic period or vernacular architecture. Although they comprise an attractive rural scene, none of them possess distinguishing design characteristics or exhibit extraordinary workmanship, qualities which might have qualified them for the National Register of Historic Places. The authors concur with the Minnesota SHPO's evaluation of this property as non-significant and therefore not eligible for nomination to the National Register. I CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS This Phase I survey was implenented to assess the presence and nature of any historic or prehistoric cultural materials within the proposed area for the construction of the Spring Hill Golf Club. The Phase I surv'ey included a prefield investigation consisting of examining the Minnesota Historical Society site files and the area’s historic plats. The fieldwork consisted of a pedestrian survey supplemented by the excavation of 231 shovel tests in the upland areas. One historic archeological site (21HE0278), one prehistoric site, (21HE0277) and three other cultural properties (514-2, 514-3, 514-4) were located and recorded during the Phase I survey. An historic farmstead, consisting of four buildings older than 50 years, is also in the project area. Additionally, the previously recorded site 21HE0183 is within the area of proposed affect. Two sites, 21HE0183 and 21HE0278, are recommended as potentially eligible to the NRHP. These two sites are considered to have the potential to yield information concerning the area’s history. Both were shown to have intact cultural middens, and the Phase I survey was not adequate for an accurate and definitive assessment of NRHP eligibility. Additional historic-archival and archeological work is recommended for these two sites. The remaining site (21HE0277) and the other recorded properties (514-2, 514-3, 514-4) are considered to have a low potential to yield additional information concerning the area’s history or prehistory and do not appear to be associated with persons or events important to the area’s history. Additionally, these properties have been adversely impacted by various disturbances, thereby limiting the potential area of intact cultural deposits. Therefore, these cultural properties are reconunended as not eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, and no further cultural resources work is recommended. The architectural properties within the project area are also recommended as not eligible to the NRHP. Although four buildings are older than 50 years of age, they are felt to lack the qualities necessary to be eligible for the National Register. No further cultural resources work is recommended for the farmstead located within the area of proposed affect. Additionally, the other buildings located within the project area are substantially less than 50 years old and are not considered NRHP eligible. No additional cultural resources work is recommended for these properties. No technique of modern archeological research is adequate to identify all archeological sites or cultural deposits within a given area. In the event that any cultural materials not recorded by this investigation be discovered during the proposed development activities, the Minnesota State Historic Preserxation Office should be contracted immediately. The developer is responsible for protecting cultural resources until a professional examination can be made or authorization to proceed is granted by the State Historic Preservation Officer or a designated representative. r Tr I 1 K *■ t 4 » • f ‘ REFERENCES CITED Andreas, A. T. 1874 An Illustrated Historical Atlas of the State of Minnesota. Privately printed, Chicago. Bettis, E. A., Ill, and D. W. Benn 1984 An Archeological and Geomorphological Survey in the Central Des Moines River Valley, Iowa. Plains Anthropologist 29:211-227. Bettis, E. A., Ill, and W. Green 1991 Part I: Graiid\ iew to Kingston. In Paleoenvironments and Archeology of the Mississippi Valley in Southeastern Iowa. Prepared for the Annual Meeting of the Association of Iowa Archaeologists, Burlington, Iowa. Bettis, E. A., Ill, and D. M. Thompson 1981 Holocene Landscape Evolution in Western Iowa: Concepts, Methods, and Implications for Arciieoiogy. In Current Directions in Midwestern Archeology: Selected Papers from the Mankato Conference, edited by L. Anfinson, pp. 1-14. Minnesota Archeological Society, Occasional Publications in Minnesota Anthropology No. 9. St. Paul. Borchert, J. R., and D. P. Yaeger 1969 Atlas of Minnesota Resources and Settlement. Revised edition. Minnesota State Planning .Agency, St. Paul. Bureau of the Census 1925 United States Census of Agriculture: 1925. Parti. U.S. Department of Commerce. Government Printing Office, Washington. Dahl, P. M. 1898 Plat Book of Hennepin County, Minnesota. Nonhwest Map Publishing Co., Minneapolis. Derry, A., H. W, Jandl. C. D. Shull, J. Thorman, P. L. Parker 1985 Guidelines for Local Sur\‘eys: A Basis for Presen’ation Planning. National Register Bulletin 24. National Park Service, Washington. Dobbs, C. A. (compiler) 1988 Outline of Historic Contexts for the Prehistoric Period (ca. 12,000 B. P. - A. D. 1700). Institute For Minnesota Archaeology Reports *^f Investigations Number 37. 20 L Durand, P. C. 1982 Ta-Ku-Wa-Kan Ti-Pi: The Dakota Homeland in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Privately printed, Prior Lake (Minn.). Foote, C. M. 1890 Map of Ramsey and Hennepin Counties. C. M. Foote & Co., Minneapolis. Hixon, W. W. 1916 Plat Book of the State of Minnesota. W. W. Hixon & Co., Rockford (111.). Holcombe, R. I., and W. H. Bingham (editors) 1915 Compendium of History and Biography of Carver and Hennepin Counties, Minnesota. Henry Taylor, Chicago. Lueth, R. A. 1974 Soil Suney of Hennepin County, Minnesota. United States Department of Asriculture, Soil Conservation Service, Washington, D. C. Marshner, F. K. 1930 The Original Vegetation of Minnesota. U.S.D.A. Forest Service, North Central Experiment Station, St. Paul. Mather, D., and P. Nunnally 1995 Final Cultural Resources Reconnaissance Survey Report Volume I: Technical RepoiX Mrt/DOT S.P. 2713 & 8602, Alternate Corridors for Reconstruction of T.H. 12 from Wayzata to Montrose, Hennepin and Wright Counties. Trunk Highway Cultural Resources Program, Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul. National Park Service (NPS) 1983 Archeology and Historic Preservation: The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Preservation Planning, Identification, Evaluation, and Registration. Federal Register 48:44716-44728. Olmanson, T. A. 1995 Minnesota State Site Form, 21HE0183. On file Minnesota State Historical PreserA'ation Office, St. Paul. Roberts, N. A. 1988 Reconnaissance National Register Surx’ey of 26 Municipalities in Hennepin County. Unpublished report prepared for the State Historic Preservation Office by Historical Research, Inc. Ruhe, R. V. 1969 Quaternary Landscapes in Iowa. Iowa State University Press, Ames. • i -1 • • I J I I I I [ I r I » * State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) 1993 SHPO Guidelines for Archaeological Projects in Minnesota. Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office, St. Paul. Trv'gg, J. W.0 w w • ___ 1964 Composite Map of United States Land Surveyors’ Original Plats and Field Notes. Minnesota Series. Privately printed, Ely (Minn.). United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 1937-57 Aerial photographs of Hennepin County. Original photographic prints and air photo mosaics in the Borchert Map Library, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. Upham, W. 1969 Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Reprint edition. Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul. Warner, G. E., and C. M. Foote (compilers) 1881 History of Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis, including the Explorers and Pioneers of I^nnesota, by Rev. Edward D. Neill, and Outlines of the History of Minnesota, by J. Fletcher Williams. North Star Pub. Co., Minneapolis. Westby, P. O. 1913 Atlas of Hennepin County, Minnesota. Hennepin Allas and Publishing Co., Minneapolis. Winchell, N. H. 1888 Geology of Hennepin County. In, The Geology of Minnesota, Vol. II of the Final Report of the Minnesota Geological and Natural History Survey, pp. 264- 344. Pioneer Press Co., St. Paul. Wright, G. B. 1873 Map of Hennepin County, Minnesota. George B. Wright and G. Jay Rice, Minneapolis. Wright. H. E. 1972 Physiography of Minnesota. In Geology of Minnesota: A Centennial Volume, edited by P. K. Sims and G. B. Morey, pp. 561-578. Minnesota Geological Survey, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. »te?i TOV.4~^K j7v^^.7..^_::'*.ri>' -21HE0183;.. V Lbiitf <;i:^j .:L y-.r?; - A- •“ formsteodf..*.. r■ -——. -<ai4-4 •it >- -.X- 1 Kilometer J CONTOUR INTERVAL 10 FEET NATIONAL GEODETIC VERTICAL DATUM 1929 1 Mile J Figure 1.Topographic coverage of the project area. USGS 7.5 ’ quadrangles: E.xcelsior, Minnesota (1958, revised 1993) and Hamel, Minnesota (1981, revised 1993). Legal location of the survey area is presented in the text. Field date: 11/19-23/96 BC'\ #514 23 I i Moraines end bed rock highloncs Till plolns ond drumlin oreos Send plains, lake ploins, end lorge valleys so MilM Figure 2. Phvsiosraphic location of project area (after Wright [1972]). Field date: 11/19*23/96 BCA #514 24 .. .• Figure 3a. Scale map of eastern portion of the project area. Field date: 11/19-23/96 BCA#514 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I L Figure 3b. Scale map of western portion of the project area. Field date: 1 1/19-23/96 BCA#514 26 J I I I I I I I I I I THE •*. • »•’ V PRECEDING ■ f DOCUMENTS) VE BEEN REFILMED FOR LEGIBILITY I.: •• Fi j'.irc S :I ri project area (Lueih 1974:shee:s 36 and 44 1. Field d.ce I! 19-23/96 BCA=514 27 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Figure 5. 1873 map of project area. (Wright 1873). Field date; 11/19-23/96 BCA #514 28 t • ./fo« \\' !% Itttrtittf t.n»t •« * IT.......“ f . rk.,A %x\th^:u '• * (j N' ? 5 - ■ '■■»*’"“ . *' l< I- 5- ' • H n fiutt /• •■!* IV :. n;., 4 . i ,i: III ft., ,• I 'i "■'* 5 . :»v M. * • * SCifpOL- Diy^ Wo 7- i •* I t- • - r* III V I /; /. .T- i‘>it tff ,'i'. > •;*- \ f5 tl •'•rr - , . ^ t II* /:-••'/.* •.^'v v;, • »* I •/# I • ./, // M-;## r/•• II' .Ai/tUih /’ .1 , I •/ •I II /.%#• *•# It ir^ ^ i R • !c . 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Field date; 11/19-23/96 BCA #514 POTENTIAL LANDFORM ASSEMBLAGES Summit Shoulder J^^s^^^V/lsconsinan Terrace Pi ».1 Fo^slopeir Gunder Terrace >«•!**«« taajtgjaaawcaatiiMiiiiiei^^ Roberts Creek Terrace Camp Creek 1 — __r.g i^M ?f J^SMfsCt^l' S3 ES3 SS2 EZi I2ZZ ZZS ^ 5^ --11. t -i iZ Terrace Figure 9. Diagram of potential upland landform components (after Ruhe [1969]). Field date: 11/19-23/96 BCA #541 I •':> , 'v:^^v; ‘ • * * - - - wm j. -i, '-•> r t t^-i ^V.^T ’' •* ^'. *. •- -' ;-;>^ ~*a 1. >. ‘ ' ■ • • ■ - • . , , • .'4' v. l"iI k'/ I -V'. fjmn'S 'iTjr rrrHji mwmm^iki&ilM 1& mm i fi ; , MlmKi^e 'I vPi •t. r S <=‘/i 1 Plate 1. Photographic cov erage of eastern project area, looking northw est. Plate 2. Photographic co\ erage western project area, looking cast. Field date: 11/19-23/96 ^ BCA#5I4 y' Bl f / ■''■'V ■•■ '■; .': ■ ^ .<rr\v.-. ':i iifl K /V •«» • « , ^ J . . r-> -- ------- 4a=rv=vr?^!?3’^?*'> I I I I F' n !?r .r L^*.\ • • -% -' - n* -•:: ‘-r I- te’-. ^• . - -• -■ ‘ ■ 1^ »nry ‘ /•> « « *L r^y i'*.: ■"-V 'r ^V"v - < -.’r- Plate 3. Plate 4. 4. Photographic coverage of 21HE027S, looking north. Photographic coverage of 21HE0278, close up of stone wall, looking west. Field date; 11/19-23/96 BCA#514 34 I "V ' VT ^ .f •-.'.X-f- '!•■ •• - -<i" •-tf v^ - ■ •> ? ^ . *" V-* '■3^ mdL r^ .3a v-iviir fi V sfe • :;.J# K<£:.i^::-: I * 4 . % :’ -S r:.-. ■-.i: ^:-i: I /if: *-‘ *- * " ■ • • . •* »••. ^ .I*. •• *. ^v> W'y.^i^.^..^'-r-rs-^r / -•---- • '^ r •'. ** *“ **^ . hi'' -iia.M»:iDU:BffW ^ I ■■• - VV;!^ Jkg 6. Plate 5. Photographic co\ erage of farmhouse, looking northeast Plate 6. Photographic co\ erage of barn, looking north. Field date: 11/19-23/96 BC\ ^514 35 I mm n : \ \,r- li^}y!jjL 7. i ' >mm ‘. ,i!v. mm *1 fi T^f tfT K3J ► • 8. Plate 7. Photographic coverage of outbuilding, looking west. Plate S. Photographic coverage of poultry house, looking northw est. Field date: 11/19-23/96 BCA #514 36 APPENDIX A Official Minnesota Site Forms I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I • ru Rev.; t?5 14 95 MINNESOTA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE FORM OmCE OF THE STATE ARCHAEOLOGIST Fort Snclling Histor> Cenier. Si. Paul. MN 55111 (612)726*1171 STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFTICE 345 Kellogg Boulevard W.. Sl Paul. MN 55102 (612)296*5434 OSA License #; None SHPORC#: 97*0254 Date of Fieldwork: November 21.1996 X New Site _ Site Update Site#: 21HE0277 Site Name:Field#: BCA514-1 LOCATION.AL INFORMATION (attach USCS topographic quad and sketch map with site location outlined) County: Hennepin City/Twp. Name: Orono SHPO Reaion: 4S uses 7.5'Quadrangle Map f/iomefl/ufyearj; Excelsior, 1958 revised 1993 Township: 118N Township: Township: Range: 23W Range: Ranae: Section: 26 Section: Section: Vi Sections (at least 2): NW14, SE14. SE14 V* Sections (at least 2): V* Sections (at least 2): UTM Site Coordinates (use 1927 datum; identify center point only): Zone 15 Easting 456.980 Northing 4,982,320 Zone Easting Northing Other locational information: From the eastern corporate boundary of Orono, proceed west on CSAH 6 1.2 mile, then south cross-country about 7(X) feet. The site is on a spur to the west of a spring-fed wetland. SITE CHARACTERISTICS Acreage: <1 Site Dimensions (both horizontal and vertical, in metric): 5m x 10m (ns x ew) by 15 cm deep Features (check git that apply and describe):_depressions description: No Features _ mounds _ foundations _ other V, _ eanhwork/mound _ cemetery/burial Site Description (check all that apply and describe as needed): _ single artifact _ artifact scatter lithic scatter _ structural ruin _ rock alignment _ rock art _ other: description: The site consists of a small bipolar core and two flakes located on a spur overlooking a spring-fed wetland. The three artifacts are each a different raw material, all presumably obtained from the local glacial till. The artifacts were recovered from the plowzone during shovel testing. Inferred Site Function: Short-term resource procurement/processing location. Current Land Use (check gU that apply): _cultivated _woodland X fallow _ recreational _ grassland _ road commercial industrial residential unknown other Surface Visibility excellent _ good fair X poor Degree of Disturbance (check and describe): minimal moderate _ desu-oyed _ unknownX heavy description: All artifacts were reco\ered from the plowzone. The soil profile present is an Ap hcrizon over a Bt horizon. The area is considered to have a very low potential to contain intact cultural midden. Current Threats to Site: _ erosion development other: mask r R., .,5.4 v5 MINNESOTA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE FORM Site#: 21HE0277 Site Name: page 2 Field#: BCA514-1 CULTURAL/TEMPORAL AFFILIATION (check gU that apply; include level of ccriainty: I - confirmed; 2 = probable; 3 - possible or suspected): Period:_ indeterminate 2. Pre-Contact (9500 BC - 1650 AD) _ Contact (1650-1837) _ Post-Contact (1837-1945) Pre-Contact Context: (if unable to discern specific context, check here _2L ) Paleolndian Tradition _ indeterminate _Folsom _ Lanceolate Point _ Clovis _ Eastern Fluted _ other:________ Archaic Tradition Woodland Tradition Plains Village _ indeterminate _ Shield _ indeterminate _ Early _ Brainerd _ Black Duck _ indeterminate Great Oasis _ Prairie _ Lake-Forest __ Fox Lake _ Transitional _ Kathio _Havana Related _Cambria _ Big Stone __ Riverine _ other: __ __ Lake Benton __ Laurel __ Southeastern MN Late _ other:____________ Mississippian Tradition _ indeterminate _ Silvemale _ Blue EarthOneota Tradition indeterminate Contact Context: (if unable to discern specific context, check here _ ) American Indian _ indeterminate _Eastern Dakota _ Ojibwe _ Western Dakota _ other:. _ other:. Orr _ other: _ other:. EuroAmerican indeterminate French British Initial US other: Post-Contact Context: (if unable to discern specific context, check here _) _ Indian Communities & Reservations (1837-1934) _ St. Croix Triangle Lumbering (1830s-19(X)s) _Early Agriculture & River Settlement (1840-1870) _ Railroads & Agricultural Development (1870-1940) _ Northern MN Lumbering (1870-1930s) _ Iron Ore Indusuy (1 880s-1945) _ Tourism & Recreation (1870-1945) _ Urban Centers (1870-1940) Dating Methods (check gfi that apply): No diagnostics or datable material. The site is presumed to be prehistoric based ^n the presence of lithic artifacts. _ artifact stylc/cross dating _ radiocarbon __ historic accounts Dates (if radiometric, cite lab no. and uncalibrated date): No dates MATERULS PRESENT Material Classes (check gl[ that apply): Ceramics Lithics _ Aborisinal _ EuroAmerican _ projectile points _ other flaked stone tools X debitage _ ground/pecked stone Bioloiical Remains _ animal _ human __ unidentified bone _ floral Other Materials _ glass _ metal _ FCR X other: possible vellow ochre additional information (e.g., temper, raw material, etc.): Small bipolar core of a light gray chert, two flakes, one pink quartzite, one fine-grain gneiss, both lacking cortex r r I r I iuv:n5.4 .3MLNNESOTA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE FORM page 3 Site#: 21HE0277 Site Name:Field#: BCA514-1 Major Exotic Materials (check gU that apply): None _ cailinite _ native copper Knife River Flint _ obsidian _ Hixton orthoquartzite other:___________ Diagnostic Types (e.g., Ramey Incised ceramics, blown glass; describe gU that apply): None Ceramic none __________________________________________________ Lithic no diagnostic lithics__________________________________________ Glass none______________________________________________________ Metal none______________________________________________________ ENVIRONMENTAL DATA Major Drainage System Cedar River _ Lower Mississippi River X Upper Mississippi River Des Moines River Red River Missouri River __ Lake Superior _ Minnesota River _ Rainy River St. Croix River Distance to Existing Water Source (per USCS topographic map, in feet or miles): 200 feet west of spring fed wetland Ancient Water Feature (name, type and distance to such feature): 1000 feet north-northeast of proglacial Long Lake Topographic Setting (check gll that apply): Upland X general upland _ bluff edge _ hilltop __ glacial beach ridge X other: Spur Riverine alluvial fan terrace stream-stream junction bluff-base cave/rockshelter other:____________ Lacustrine _ inlet/outlet _ peninsula _ island _ isthmus _ other:____ OWNERSHIP INFORMATION Ownership Type (check gll that apply): _ federal _ state _ local tribal X private _ unknown Land Owner (name and address): The Spring Hill Golf Club Association, Orono Tow nship, Minnesota. Year and Source of Ownership Information (e.g., plat map. recorder's office, etc.): 1996, Hunter-Keith Industries. INVESTIGATOR/REPORTER INFORMATION Typc(s) of Investigation (check gl[ that apply): _ informant report X_ shovel tests _ surface survey _ intensive testing excavation other: construction monitorin® Informant Name and Address: none Artifact Repository (name and accession nos.): Pending project completion Report Citation: Blikre. L. R.. R. C. Vogel, and D. G. Stanley 1997 A Phase 1 Cultural Resource Survey of the Proposed Spring Hill Golf Club. Orono Tow nship, Hennepin County, Minnesota. BCA Report No. 514. Cresco. Iowa. Major Bibliographic Reference to Site; None Principal Investigator (name and affiliation): David G. Stanley, Bear Creek Archeology Form Completed by (sign name and date): Rcv.:n5 I4 V5 MINNESOTA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE FORM page 4 Site#: 21HE0277 Site Name:Field #:BCA 514-1 MAPS (attach USCS topographic quad and sketch map with site location outlined) ADDITIONAL NOTES (use space belo\i or attach extra sheets, as needed) Following the recover)’ of artifacts for the positive shovel test, additional tests were excavated at five meter inten’als on the spur. No other test produced anifarts. The site is thought to ua a small, short term resource procurement or processing location, that resulted in only 'ctv material remains being left in the area. This site has been heavily disturbed by plowing and erosion. All recovered artilacts were in the plowzone and based on the soil profile present, it is unlikely that cultural materials are to be found in sin; at a greater depth. Therefore, the site is considered to be not eligible to the National Register of Historic Places. No further work is recommended for this site. II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I L I I !/2 1 Mlla 1 COr^OUR INHIRVAL 10 FEET NATIONAL GEODETC VERTICAL DATUM 1929 1 Kliometer 1 Rev :<I5.I4.95 MINNESOTA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE FORM OFnCE OF THE STATE ARCILVEOLOGIST Fon Snelling History Center. Sl Paul. MN 551 II (612) 726-1171 OSA License #: None STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFTICE 345 Kellogg Boulevard W., St. Paul. MN 55102 (612) 296-5434 SHPORC#- 97-0254 Date of Fieldwork: November 22,1996 Site#: 21HE0278 Site Name: X New Site _ Site Update Field#: BCA514-5 LOCATIONAL INFORMATION (attach USCS topographic quad and sketch map with site location outlined) County: Hennepin Cily/Twp. Name: Orono SHPO Region: 4S uses 7.5* Quadrangle Map (name and year): Excelsior. 1958 revised 1993 Township: 118N Township: Township: Range: 23W Rang.;: Range: Section: 25 Section: Section: V* Sections (at least 2): N’E'/i, SE«/4, SWV4 V4 Sections (at least 2): V* Sections (at least 2): UTM Site Coordinates (use 1927 datum; identify center point only): Zone 15 Easting 457,870 Northing 4,988.370 Zone Easting Northing Other locational information: From the eastern corporate boundary of Orono, proceeo west on CSAH 6 0.6 mile, then south and west on Spring Hill Road 6(X) feet. The site is on the north S' Je of Spring Hill Road, in a wooded area. SITE CHAR.4CTERISTICS Acreage: <1 Site Dimensions (both horizontal and vertical, in metric): 20 x 30 meters (ns x ew) Features (check gJl that apply and describe):_ depressions description: Stone and mortar foundation with cut logs mounds X foundations _ other _ earthwork/mound ., cemetery/burial Site Description (check all the pply and describe as needed): __ single artifact ^ artifact scatter _ liihic scatter _ sUTJCtural ruin _ rock alignment _ rock art X other: foundation description: stone foundation with associated cut log structural remains and surrounding artifact scatter. Inferred Site Function: The remains of a house or outbuilding. Current Land Use (check all that apply): _ cultivated woodland fallow _ recreational _ grassland _ road Surface Visibility _ excellent cood _ commercial _ industrial residential fair unknown other: _ Degree of Disturbance (check and describe) minimal X moderate X poor _ destroyed _ unknown_ .........— ^ ---------- _ heavy _ _______ _ description: This foundation is located in a wooded area that is unplowed. Shovel testing indicated that the associated artifact scatter is at least partially intact. Artifacts were found both in and below the plowzone in the adjacent field, and in the unplowcd wooded area. Current Threats to Site: _ erosion _X_ development _ other: Rev :«5 14 95 MINNESOTA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE FORM page 2 Site#: 2IHE0278 Site Name:Field#: BCA514-5 CULTUR.4iyrEMPORAL AFFILIATION (check gl[ that apply: include level of certainty: I = confirmed; 2 = probable; 3 = possible or suspected). Period:_ indeterminate _ Pre-Contact (9500 BC - 1 650 AD) _ Contact (1650-1837) J_ Post-Contact (1837-1945) Pre-Contact Context: (if unable di.cern specific context, check here _ ) Paleoindian Tradition Archaic Tradition Wood’2nd Tradition Plains Village ^4*:.rrminate C f* is indeterminate Shield _ indeterminate _ Early __ Brainerd _ Black Duck _ indeterminate Great Oasis Mississippian Tradition _ indeterminate Oneota Tradition indeterminate _ Folsom _ Eastern Fluted _ Prairie _ Lake-Forest _ Fox Lake _ Transitional _ Kauhio _Havana Related _ Cambria _ Big Stone _Silvemale Blue Earth Lanceolate Point other:________ Riverine other: Lake Benton Laurel Southeastern MN Late other:____________ Contact Context: (if unable to discern specific context, check here_) American Indian _ indeterminate _ Eastern Dakota _ Ojibwe _ Western Dakota _ other:. _ other:. OiT _ other other: EuroAmerican indeterminate French British Initial US other: Post-Contact Context: (if unable to discern specific context, check here_) _ Indian Communities & Reservations (1837-1934) _ St. Croix Triangle Lumbering (1830s-1900s) _ Early Agriculture & River Settlement (1840-1870) X_ Railroads & Agricultural Development (1870-1940) Northern MN Lumbering (1870-1930s) _ Iron Ore Induso^ (1880s-1945) _ Tourism & Recreation (1870-1 945) _ Urban Centers (1 870-1 940) Dating Methods (check all that apply): X anifact style/cross dating _ radiocarbon historic accounts Dates (if radiometric, cite lab no. and uncalibrated date): The foundation shows up on 1930s aerial photographs. MATERIALS PRESENT Material Classes (check all t'lat apply): Ceramics Lithics _ Aboriginal _ projectile points X EuroAmerican _ other flaked stone tools _ debitage _ ground/pecked stone Bioloeical Remains _ animal _ human _ unidentified bone _ floral Other Materials X glass X metal _ FCR X other, cut Iocs additional information (e.g., temper, raw material, etc.): Green bottle glass, a pick ax head, unmarked white ware. f r I I \ I 1 R,v .«.4MINNESOTA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE FORM page 3 Site Name: Field #: BCA 514-5Site#: 21HE0278 Major Exotic Materials (check all that apply): None _ catlinite _ native copper Knife River Flint _ obsidian _ Hixton orthoquartzite _ other;____________ Diagnostic Types (e.g., Ramey Incised ceramics, blown glass; describe all that apply). Ceramic unmarked w hite ware fragment____________________________ Lithic none________________________________________________ Glass green bottle glass ______________________________________ Metal pick ax head ENVIRONMENTAL DATA Major Drainage System _ Cedar River _ Lower Mississippi River X Upper Mississippi River Des Moines River Red River Missouri River _ Lake Superior _ Minnesota River _ Rainy River _ St. Croix River Distance to Existing Water Source (per VSCS topographic map, in feet or miles); 1200 feet north of Lydiard Lake Ancient Water Feature (name, type and distance to such feature): 3000 feet northeast of proglacial Long Lake Topographic Setting (check all that apply): Upland X general upland _bluff edge __ hilltop _ glaci^ beach ridge _ other: _____ Riverine __ alluvial fan _ terrace _ stream-stream junction _ bluff-base _ cave-'rockshcltcr _ other:____________ Lacustrine _ inlet^outlet _ peninsula _ island _ isthmus _ other:___ OWNERSHIP INFORMATION Ownership Type (check all that apply): _ federal _ state _ local _ tribal private _ unknown Land Owner (name and address): The Spring Hill Golf Club Association, Orono Township, Minnesota. Year and Source of Ownership Information (e.g.. plat map, recorder’s office, etc.): 1996, Hunter-Keith Industries. INVESTIGATOR/REPORTER INFORMATION Typc(s) of Investigation (check all that apply): _ informant report JC shovel tests surface survey _ intensive testing _ excavation _ construction monitoring _ other: Informant Name and .Address: none Artifact Repository (name and accession nos.): pending p'^oject completion. Report Citation: Blikre. L. R.. R. C. Vogel, and D .‘5. Stanley 1997 A Phase I Cultural Resource Survey of the Proposed Spring Hill Golf Club, Orono Town.ship. Hennepin County, Minnesota. BCA Report No. 514. Cresco. Icwa. Major Bibliographic Reference to Site: None Principal Investigator (name and affiliation): David G. Stanley, Bear Creek Archeology Form Completed by (sign name and date): Rfv.:fl5 M V5 JMINNESOTA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE FORM page 4 Site#: 21HE0278 Site Name;Field #:BCA 514-5 MAPS (attach USCS topographic quad and sketch map with site location outlined) ADDITIONAL NOTES (use space below or attach extra sheets, as needed) This site is considered to be potentially eligible to the National Register of Historic Places. Shovel testing indicated that a partially intact artifact deposit is present, and the foundation conuins cut log structural remains. Due to the snow cover at the time of the Phase I survey, the site inspection is considered to be inadequate to determine the archeological significance of the site. Additional archeological work and historic research are recommended for this site. ^.1 * I ] I I J I I J 1 J J ■ I I I I I I I I I I I u.. •»> •« 1 1/2 0 1 Mi'e N 1 5 0 1 IQometef j s CONTOUR INTERNAL 10 FEET NATIONAL GEODETIC VERTICAL DATUM 1?29 I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I J 1 I I I ■ Januarj' 7, 1997 Minnesota Pollution Control Agency i I ►* • ► « L M M I Ms. Meg Jeffery Schoell and Madson, Inc. 10580 Wavzata Boulevard, #1 Minnetonka, Minnesota 55305-1525 RE: Property Transfer File Evaluation 62676-001 Dear Ms. Jeffery: This letter is in response to your request regarding environmentally contaminated sites in the vicinity of Springhill Conference Center and 180 surrounding acres in Orono, Minnesota. We understand that Schoell and Madson, Inc. is requesting mformation regarding the above-referenced property. Regarding your request, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) staff has conducted a limited file evaluation for the referenced propertv' or other properties in a two-mile radius. The file evaluation included the review of the following: (1) EPA- (2) EPA - National Priorities List (NPL); Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liabilitv' Information System (CERCLIS); (3) MPCA- Permanent List of Priorities (PLP); List (1) and (3) are tlie respective federal and state Superfund lists. Sites on these lists arc added and deleted by a specific administrative process. Sites on tliese lists have confirmed contamination and are under various stages of investigation and remediation. List (2) is a national inventorv' of suspected or confirmed hazardous waste sites. Sites on this list that warrant further investigation or remediation are candidates for further enforcement action under the state and/or federal Superfund programs. (4) MPCA (5) MPCA (6) MPCA (7) MPCA (8) MPCA (9) MPCA (10) MPCA (11) EPA- (12) MPCA (13) MPCA Hazardous Waste Investigation and Cleanup List; List of Permitted Solid Waste Facilities; Hazardous Waste Permit Unit Project Identification List; 1980 Metropolitan Area Waste Disposal Site Inventory; 1980 Statewide Open Dump Inventory; Voluntary Investigation and Cleanup (\^C) Unit List; Sites Delisted from Pemianent List of Priorities; No Further Remedial Action Planned (NFRAP) Sites, removed from CERCLIS by EPA; Closed Landfill Sites Undergoing Cleanup; and Other. 520 Lafayette Rd N.. St Paul. MN 55155-4194; (612) 296-6300 (Voice): (612) 282-5332 (TTY) Regional Offices Dululh • Brame'd • Detroit Lakes • Marshall • Rochester Equal Opportunity Employ or • PriniecJ on rccyclecJ paper containing at least 20®a tibors from pap*v recycled by consumers f r I— u ► i I * I * I < I- Ms. Meg Jeffery Janaury 7, 1997 Page 3 The file evaluation also included a review of the Undei ground Storage Tank Information System data base, which contains information about underground storage, leaks, and spills of petroleum products and/or hazardous substances. It is managed and updated continuously by MPCA staff. No underground storage tank installations, leaking underground storage tanks, or spills of hazardous substances and/or petroleum products have been reported under tlie title and/or tlie exact address given for the property. Enclosed are: A list of registered underground storage tank installations and a list of leaking underground storage tanks reported within the 55356, 55340, and 55323 zip code areas; and a list of emergency responses that have been reported in Orono, Medina, Wayata, and Long Lake. We suggest that you also contact the cities of Orono, Medina, Wayzata, and Long Lake or Hennepin County regarding the location of pipelines, underground storage tanks, and possible spills of petroleum products and/or hazardous substances which may have occurred in the area. For concerns regarding Leaking Underground Storage Tanks or Spills of petroleum products and/or hazardous substances reports, please refer to the enclosed Leak/Spill and Underground Storage Tank File Request Form”. If you have questions regarding sites reported on the following lists, please contact the staff person listed below: (7/8) (9) (10) (II) Metro and Statewide Open Dump Inventory’ Cluis Malec Voluntary Cleanup Program Diane Belanger Sites Delisted from Permanent List of Priorities Gary Krueger No Further Remedial Action Planned Gary Krueger 612/297-5177 612/296-7291 612/296-6139 612/296-6139 Air Permitted Facilities - for further information you must direct your concerns in w’riting to Todd Biewen in the Air Quality Di\ision. Large Quantity Generators - refer to contact name on tlie generator report. For information about agricultural chemical contamination, please contact Linda Kaiby of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (612) 297-5640. Tliis letter docs not constitute an assurance on the part of the MPCA or the state of MinnesoUi that the property in question is free of any hazardous substances, pollutants, contaminants, or other conditions which may adversely affect tlie public health, welfare, or the environment. Please be aware that the information provided in this letter is submitted pursuant to die Minnesota Data Practices Act. Minn. Stat. ch. 13 and is not intended to reiie e from liability any persons w’ho may otherw ise be liable under any provision of state or federal law or regulation. Noi is this letter intended to relieve any persons from responsibility' tliey may have to investigate property prior to becoming involved in i 1/06/1997 JWERGEtlCY RESPONSE SUMMARY REPORT Etnergenc/ Response's Reported in ORONO Bet\*_en 1/01/1987 and 1/06/1997 Pr.ge; l SPILL REPC»TED BY RP INCIDENT ADDRESS CITY CAUSE PROD AMOUNT UNIT PRI ACTION PM 24422 09/18/96 CX»JS KIENKE RESIDENCE 1820 POX ST.ORONO LEA PO 50 GA HIGH FILE DJH 23642 05/29/96 ICC LARRY SOKNS 3670 SHORELINE ORONO FIR PP UN NO NO KBF 16178 05/00/9?CITY OF ORONO 1325 SHORELINE ORCM)MF WW 10000 GA UNK SL 6056 09/05/89 HENNEPIN CO BUREAU OF PUB 3880 SHORELINE OROtK)US PP UNK KCL 16942 10/23/92 JIM NORMAN 3323 NORTH SHOR ORCM)WC PP UNK KBF 19772 05/26/94 LAKE MINNETCXTOV CmSERVAT SHOREVIEW DRIVE ORONO MF PHF 30 GA UNK DFT 12344 10/17/89 LEECH, JEFF 720 N. ARM DRIV OROIO US PP UNK KCL 3798 07/22/88 NORTH AMERICAN VAN LINES OROIO ORC»IO US 250 GA UNK DFT 22832 01/03/96 OMERGA TRUCKING 1005 5TH ST NE ORONO TV MC 55 GA UNK RWK 1^510 11/08/91 ORONO SELF SERV 2160 WAYZATA BO OROIO SP PGU 7 GA UNK DFT : ,728 08/28/90 PLANT EARL 2245 WATERTOWN ORONO OT CC UNK KBF 19672 11/21/90 SPRING HILL LAND COMPANY 725 COUNTY ROAD OROJO or PP UNK DJH 16802 09/28/92 UNKNOWN 3245 WAYZATA BO OROIO DA OT 6 BL UNK RWK 21044 03/31/95 UNKNOWN 420/445 BROWN R ORONO DA OT UNK DFT 5353 06/16/89 UNKNOWN BOAT LANDING OROJO OT PP 10 GA UNK WRH 16704 08/26/92 UNKNOWN COUNTY ROAD 84 ORaiO UN PP UNK KBF 13269 03/12/90 UNKNOWN OROJO OROIO DA PP 50 GA UNK KBF • amFno*** I I I I '-fk- '*/ ' /''‘L 5*rT ' >^v .-4 W’« i^4 ♦ ‘ j mmr V.- V«-S'-W'w M '^km Wn -V I5?ir ’5^ w&,m 3mber 9, 1971 •.7«r -m •jUM J .‘»#vT 3 imm .# 'V- !. ,.«*. ,;^a., i, .#■ I::&aiP 5(*' M ; Tr, < ' >». V4^ >••:- ^ \J ^ *V'' ■• - -a.r ’. 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Bnrten Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District 3800 County Road 24 Maple Plain, Minne^ta 55359 September 1995 QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF RUNOFF FROM FOUR GOLF COURSES IN THE TWIN CITIES METROPOLITAN AREA I REPORT TO THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON MINNESOTA RESOURCES M.L 93 Chapt. 172.Sect. 14.Subd.7fa) PREPARED BY John M. Barten Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District 3800 County Road 24 Maple Plain, Minnesota 55359 September 1995 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................... 1 STUDY SITES........................................................................................................ 3 GENERAL .................................................................................................... 3 BAKER NATIONAL GOLF COURSE............................................................. 3 MEADOWBROOK GOLF COURSE ............................................................. 4 WOODHILL COUNTRY CLUB ..................................................................... 4 MINIKAHDA CLUB ....................................................................................... 5 METHODS AND MATERIALS ................................................................................ 7 SAMPLE SITE SELECTION.......................................................................... 7 BAKER NATIONAL GOLF COURSE............................................................. 7 MEADOWBROOK GOLF COURSE ............................................................. 8 WOODHILL COUNTRY CLUB ..................................................................... 8 MINIKAHDA CLUB ....................................................................................... 8 DATA COLLECTION .................................................................................. 9 FERTILIZER AND PESTICIDE APPLICATION .............................................. 10 RAINFALL ................................................................................................... 10 POLLUTANT EXPORT................................................................................ 10 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION................................................................................ 11 STUDY SITE SELECTION............................................................................ 11 FERTILIZER AND PESTICIDE APPLICATION .............................................. 11 RAINFALL................................................................................................... 12 RAINFALL RUNOFF.................................................................................... 12 NUTRIENT AND PHYSICAL PARAMETERS................................................ 13 FUNGICIDES AND HERBICIDES................................................................. 14 POLLUTANT EXPORT................................................................................ 15 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS........................................................ 18 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS....................................................................................... 20 1 1 1 1 I I I I I I I % } . Table 1. Table 2. Table 3. Table 4. Table 5. Table 6. Table 7. Table 8. Table 9. Table 10. LIST OF TABLES Size and land use of four golf course sample sites in the TCMA........22 Baker National Golf Course fertilizer and pesticide applications, 1994 ............................................................................23 Meadowbrook Golf Course fertilizer and pesticide applications, 1994...24 Woodhill Country Club fertilizer and pesticide applications, 1994 ........25 Minikahda Club fertilizer and pesticide applications, 1994 ..................26 Mean, standard deviation, median, and range of parameters in runoff frc.m four golf courses in the TCMA, 1994 ........................................28 Mean, standard deviation and ranges of selected parameters in runoff from individual golf course sites, 1994 ..................................29 Significant differences ^ < 0.05) between parameters at four golf course sites as determined by two way ANOVA procedu.-'es ..............31 Total runoff and nutrient export from four golf courses in the TCMA, 1994 ...............................................................................33 Fungicide export from four golf courses in the TCMA, 1994 ...............34 4^ I Rgure 1. Figure 2. Figure 3. UST OF FIGURES Location of four golf course sites in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area (TCMA)............................................................21 Rainfall amounts at four sites in the TCMA, 1994 .............................27 Percent occurrence of pesticides in golf course runoff samples, 1994 ............................................................................32 I I J J J I I I I I I I I I I I EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Automatic samplers were installed at four golf courses in the TCMA, (Baker National, Woodhill Country Club, Meadowbiook, and the Minikahda Club) in 1994 to monitor rainfall, rainfall runoff, and collect runoff samples. A total of 67 samples from the four golf courses in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area were collected and analyzed for the presence of selected nutrients, fungicides, herbicides, and heavy metals. The quantity of runoff leaving the four courses was monitored for all rainfall events, and the total loss of chemicals leaving the courses was calculated. The amounts of pesticides and nutrients applied to the golf courses was recorded. Application of fertilizer, in particular phosphorus, to the golf courses in 1994 was 20 percent of the amounts typically applied to urban lawns. Rve different fungicides were applied to the four courses during the summer. Application frequency was less than normal because of the cool weather. The TCMA experienced only 4 days above 90 degrees Fahrenheit in 1994, significantly less than the average of 14 days. Rainfall in the area was 6 percent above the 136 year average during the study period. The percent of rainfall leaving the courses as runoff was similar at all four sites, 5.8, 7.8, 5.0, and 5.2 percent at Baker, Meadowbrook, Woodhill, and Minikahda respectively. The mean concentrations of total phosphorus, soluble reactive phosphorus, total l^eldahl nitrogen, ammonia nitrogen and nitrate and nitrite nitrogen were 0.521, 0.335, 3.104, 0.724, and 1.307 respectively. Nutrient export from the four courses was very small, an order of magnitude less than export rates reported for urban residential areas. The nutrient export rate cf the four golf courses was similar to the rates reported for undeveloped land. Detectable concentrations of fungicides were observed in 40 of 59 (60 percent) of runoff water samples. The most frequently observed fungicide, chlorothalonil (DACONIL®), was observed in 58 percent of runoff samples. DACONIL® was also the ^ngicide applied in the largest quantity to the golf courses. The concentration of fungicides in runoff water was very low, typically sightly above the detection limits. The median concentration for all fungicides was 0.00 ug/l. As a result, only very small quantities of fungicides were lost from the golf courses in 1994. Approximately 99.5 percent of the fungicides applied to the courses remained on the turf. Only one of three herbicides, 2,4-D, was detected In the 59 golf course runoff samples, and was found in only one sample. Mercury and cadmium were found in 20 and 8 percent of samples respectively. Tlie median concentration of both metals was 0.00 ug/l. The data collected in 1994 indicate that golf courses are not a significant source of nutrients or pesticides to water bodies in the TCMA. The low pollutant export rate from golf courses appears to be a function of the management practices used on the golf courses. These practices, which promote rainfall infiltration and limit appiications of chemicals, particularly phosphorus, include soil aeration, soil fertility testing, application of organic matter, and maintenance of dense vegetation. « 1 I I 1 I I 111 I I 1 I I I I I 1 1 I INTRODUCTION I I I r There ere an estimated 14,000 golf courses In the United States, with a pproximately 1.68 million acres of turfgrass (Smith, 1995). In Minnesota alone there are currently more than 380 golf courses, with more being built every year. Over 800,000 Minnesotans play golf each year, ‘he highest number of golfers per capita in the United States. Historically, a wide variety of pesticides and fertilizers have been applied to golf courses to maintain high-quality turf on greens and fairways. For instance, over 20 different fungicides are used on courses in Minnesota, and almost all courses receive annual applications of fertilizer. Because of this extensive chemical use, golf courses have been implicated as a significant source of water pol’ution (Selcraig, 1993). The construction of rriany golf courses adjacent to waterbodies has exacerbated this concern by allowing direct flow of runoff into lakes and streams. Most information on golf course runoff quality in the United States has been interpolated from studies simulating golf course turf areas (Spectrum Research, Inc.,1990). These studies suggest that fertilizer and pesticide runoff from turf areas is minimal. However, because the majority of the information was collected from experimental plots with controlled applications of fertilizers, pesticides, and often rainfall, the data may not represent runoff water quality from golf courses which must operate under less controlled conditions. Studies which collected runoff from golf courses found that some movement of pollutants in runoff water did occur. Sudo and Kunimatsu, 1992, found four pesticides in runoff from a golf course in Japan. Data from a study at Baker National Golf Course in Minnesota showed that leachate water from a golf course green can carry high concentrations of dissolved nutrients (Barten, unpublished). This study also found that only six percent of rainfall on a green percolated downward, with the majority of rainfall apparently occurring as runoff, which was not measured. However the available Information is insufficient to determine the effect of golf courses on water quality. Bannerman et. al., 1992, demonstrated that lawns can be a significant source of nutrients to stormwater. Because fertilizer applications on golf courses are similar to lawns, the potential exists for golf courses to be a similar source of nutrients to surface waterbodies. Bannerman, 1992, also demonstrated that runoff water from urban areas contains a significant number of pesticides, some of which are commonly applied to lawns. However , because golf course turf is managed differently than residential and commercial lavms, it may not reasonable to extrapolate this data to golf courses. L L 1 As a response to the lack of specific information on golf course runoff quality, this study was initiated. The primary goal was to determine the quantity and quality of runoff from golf courses, and to evaluate the effect of the runoff water on adjacent waterbodies. Runoff from representative areas of four courses in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area was collected with automatic samplers during rainstorm events In 1994, and analyzed for the presence of potential water pollutants. STUDY SITES GENERAL Sample sites were selected on four golf courses, Baker National Golf Course, Woodhill Country Club, Meadowbrook Golf Course and the Minikahda Club in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area fTCMA), Figure 1. Two of the sites, the Minikahda Club and Meadowbrook Golf Course, were located in highly developed urban areas of Minneapolis and St. Louis Park, respectively, and two of the courses. Baker National and Woodhill Country Club were located in more rural areas. Two of the course were public and two were private. Sample sites were chosen to represent a range of conditions found on goif courses In the TCMA relative to soil types, topography, turf grass and levels of management. Typically, turf grass at private courses is more intensively managed than at public facilities. Course managers agreed to follow normal irrigation schedules and application rates and schedules when applying fertilizers and pesticides. Descriptions of the four golf courses selected for the study are as follows: I BAKER NATIONAL GOLF COURSE Baker National Golf Course is a public course located near the western edge of the TCMA, in the city of Medina. The course is within Baker Park Reserve and is owned and operated by the Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District. Baker National consists of an 18 hole regulation and a 9 hole executive course. The golf course was constructed in 1960 and upgraded by Hennepin Parks in 1989. The course encompasses 320 aces of Baker Park Reserve, of which 200 acres is maintained as turf, building sites, or roadways. (Table 1). The remainder of the course is maintained as wetland and forest. Hennepin Parks is in the process of establishing large areas of forest on the course, which was originally in the area known as the "Big Woods". The topography on the course is irregular with 50 percent of slopes between 6 and 12 percent. Soils on the site are well drained clay loam with moderately slow permeability. The water table is generally more than five feet below the surface. Drainage from the course is east to west into the adjacent Spurzem Lake or into a wetland complex downstream from the lake. Approximately ten acres of the course drain to the south toward Lake Minnetonka. An adjacent agricultural area of approximately 100 acres drains through the course beginning at the northeast corner. A one acre pond, which discharges to a 24 inch underground concrete pipe, captures this runoff water. During rainstorm events in excess of 2 inches, the pond frequently overflows and discharges water into a drainage channel which crosses the course and flows to Spurzem Lake. The 24 inch pipe is installed under the drainage channel and collects runoff from the adjacent turf areas through a series of catch basins in low areas. MEADOWBROOK GOLF COURSE Meadowbrook Golf Course is a 380 acre, 18 hole course located in Hopkins and St Louis Park, Minnesota, just west of Minneapolis. The course was constructed in 1926, and is owned and operated by the Minneapolis Park Board. Approximately 170 acres of the course are maintained as turf, building areas or roadways, (Table 1). The topography ranges from steeply rolling along the perimeter on the west, north and south, to a large flat area extending into the center of the course from the east. Over half of the course has slopes ranging from 8 to 18 percent. The hilly areas contain mainly poorly drained loam and clay loam soils with seasonally high water table near the surface. The low flat areas are composed of very poorly drained organic soils which are frequently inundated. Minnehaha Creek, the outflow stream from Lake Minnetonka flows through the course from north to south. Drainage from the course is west to east into a ditch which discharges to a large backwater of Minnehaha Creek named Meadowbrook Lake. An extensive drainage system consisting of the ditch and a series of tile lines has been Installed in the course. Numerous catch basins collect runoff water and divert it into a 12 inch concrete tile line which discharges into the drainage ditch near the outfall to Meadowbrook Lake. Because of the low position in the landscape, water from the ditch is pumped over a dike Into the Lake. Approximately 94 acres of the course drain through the concrete tile line. Runoff from areas not entering the tile drainage system flows directly into Meadowbrook Lake or Minnehaha Creek. WOODHILL COUNTRY CLUB Woodhill Country Club is a 225 acre, 18 hole private golf course located In the city of Orono near the northeast end of Lake Minnetonka. Woodhill Country Club was established in 1915. Approximately 160 acres of the 225 acre course are maintained as turf. The course also contains 20 acres of wetlands and 40 acres of mature woodlots. The remainder of the course is developed as building sites, parking lots, and roadways. Specific acreages of land use types are shown in Table 1. The topography on the course varies from gently rolling to very steep, with 10 percent of the slopes in excess of 18 percent. The majority of the course is underlain by well drained loamy soils of the Hayden Series. These soils have a moderate permeability with the water table below five feet in all seasons. The southeast potion of the course includes an extensive level area of organic soils. These soils have low permeability with the water table near the surface. Drainage from the course is to the south into a large wetland complex which flows into Lake Minnetonka. A portion of the course is near the elevation of the wetland. As a result, runoff from this area is collected in a lift station and pumped into the wetland through a pipe under an adjacent highway. Approximately 30 acres of the course drain to the lift station. A network of shallow 6 Inch diameter tile lines discharge water into the lift station. The tile lines link a network of surface inlets connected by 4 inch perforated tile lines approximately one foot below the ground surface. A drainage ditch running parallel to the highway also discharges into the lift station through a tile line. The ditch collects runoff mainly from the golf course. The adjacent highway is sloped to drain to the south away from the ditch. MINiKAHDA CLUB The Minikahda Club Is a 156 acre, 18 hole private golf course located near downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, adjacent to the northwest corner of Lake Calhoun. Nine holes of the course were constructed in 1898, with an additional nine holes added in approximately 1902. The course encompasses 156 acres, of which 86 are maintained as turf. The course contains a 10 acre bird sanctuary as well as a four acre prairie. Over 3000 mature Elm, Basswood, Oak and Maple trees are established on the course. Specific acreages of land use types on the course are shown in Table 1 . The topography Is mostly gently rolling, with hills having 0 to 8 percent slopes. Approximately 10 percent of the course has steeper hills, with slopes between 8 and 18 percent. The soils are predominantly well drained Dakota loam, with moderate permeability. However a low area of organic Seelyville muck bisects the course north to south. Runoff from the course flows into Lake Calhoun through the City of Minneapolis storm sewer system. The Club is located downstream of a 1168 acre watershed comprised of residential, commercial, industrial and open areas of the City of Minneapolis. The drainage from the watershed enters the northwest corner of the course in a 36 inch corrugated metal pipe. Approximately 200 feet from the golf course boundary the stormsewer discharges into an open channel. The open channel bisects the course and discharges into a 36 inch concrete pipe at the southeast corner of ^he golf course. The concrete pipe, in turn, discharges into Lake Calhoun. Runoff from the golf course drains into the channel through a combination of surface sheet flow and shallow tile drains. Three ponds have been constructed near the downstream end of the open channel. As Table 1 shows, the cut height on the greens and tees were similar for all of the courses. Discussions with golf course managers indicates that these cut heights are typical of golf courses in Minnesota. The turf cut height on the fairways ranged from 7/8 inches at the Baker National Golf Course to 15/32 inches at the Minikahda Club. METHODS AND MATERIALS I SAMPLE SITE SELECTION Five sample sites were established at the four golf courses. Because the Minikahda Club received runoff from a large upstream watershed, a sample site was established both upstream and downstream of the course. All of the sample site watersheds contained some areas which were not turf, e.g. buildings, roads, and cart paths. The Baker National watershed for example contained approximately 600 feet of a 10 foot wide blacktop cart path. However, the non-turf areas never accounted for more than 3 percent of the study watershed, (Table 1). At each site a data logger connected to either a pressure transducer level sensor, or a combination level and velocity sensor, was installed. At Baker National, Meadowbrook and two sites at Minikahda, the probes were Installed in pipes. Flow was calculated by the data loggers as the product of the velocity and depth of water In the pipe. However, the velocity sensor at the Minikahda Inlet site intermittently provided negative readings. The cause of the problem was discovered to be the amount of debris and scum which coated the probe. The probe was cleaned at least three times weekly, but within 24 hours of cleaning would provide erroneous readings. The level measurements made by the same probe were found to be in agreement with the staff gauge readings on almost all occasions. Therefore, a stage discharge curve was developed from level and velocity readings taken within 12 hours of probe cleaning. The discharge from the equation was in close agreement with the flow from the Minikahda outlet station. At the Woodhill Country Club, the pressure transducer level sensor was installed in a sump pit. The data logger measured the number of times each day the pit was emptied by a pump. Flow was calculated as the product of pit volume and the number of times each day the pit was emptied. Automatic samplers at each site were slaved to the dataloggers and collected samples at discrete Intervals during runoff events. The samplers were equipped with stainless steel Intake strainers and a teflon intake line. Runoff water was discharged into a single glass container In each of the samplers. BAKER NATIONAL GOLF COURSE The study site at Baker National consisted of a 46.7 acre watershed area draining to a low area, between the first and third holes of the regulation 18 hole course, (Table 1). An existing 36 inch manhole with a surface inlet collected runoff water from the watershed. The manhole was positioned directly above a 24 inch concrete storm sewer pipe which flowed to Spurzem Lake. An additional 36 inch manhole with a surface inlet “beehive” was installed adjacent to the existing manhole in the low area. The two manhole structures were connected by 12 feet of 12 inch PVC pipe installed at a slope of 1.0 %. The flow line of the 12 inch pipe was installed 30 inches above the flow line of the 24 inch drain pipe to minimize backflow. The area was graded to divert water Into the new manhole, after which the former catch basin was sealed up. MEADOWBROOK GOLF COURSE The sample station at the Meadowbrook Golf Course was established near the discharge end of the 12 inch concrete drainage pipe which bisects the course. Runoff from 93.7 acres of the golf course drained through the concrete pipe above the sample station, (Table 1). The concrete pipe was used as the primary measuring device to estimate water flow. WOODHILL COUNTRY CLUB The sample station for the Woodhill Country Club was installed in the pumping station at the south edge of the course. Approximately 30 acres of the course drain to the lift station, (Table 1). The pumping station consisted of a 83 inch x 142 inch x 82 inch deep concrete pit, into which a 3 horsepower pump was installed to lift water into a 6 inch discharge line. The pump was equipped with a float system to start and stop the pump at predetermined water level changes. A tipping bucket rain gauge was installed on the site to trigger the sampler during rainfall events. The data logger was set to initiate the sampler with a minimum of 0.1 inches of rainfall In a 5 minute interval. MINIKAHDA CLUB Two sample sites were established at the Minikahda Club, one at the discharge end of a 36 inch corrugated metal pipe at the north end of the course to determine the quality and quantity of the water entering the golf course from the 1168 acre watershed upstream of the course. A second station was established in a driveway culvert 50 feet from the dowrisream end of the golf course property, where the open channel reenters the storm sewer system. This station was established to determine the quantity and quality of runoff leaving the golf course. The downstream site received runoff from 137 acres of the course (Table 1). 8 I DATA COLLECTION Each site was visited a minimum of three times weekly to verify proper operation of the flow meters and samplers. Data was retrieved from the data loggers with a laptop computer at least once a week to minimize data loss. Despite the frequency of downloading, approximately three weeks of data was lost at the Meadowbrook site over the course of the season. Missing flow values were estimated from a regression equation developed from rainfall and runoff for events where data was collected. Flow weighted composite samples were collected by the automatic samplers at each of the sample sites. Samples were transferred to opaque bottles Immediately after the end of rainfall runoff flows, iced, and delivered to the laboratory for analysis on the day of collection. Duplicate samples and field blanks were provided as a quality assurance check. Sample analysis was completed by a commercial laboratory selected by competitive bid. Laboratory methods for the analysis of nutrients and herbicides followed ERA approved methods. Fungicide analysis was completed with methods developed by the laboratory in cooperation with the fungicide rnanufacturer. Sample bottles were supplied by the laboratory and contained the appropriate preservative. Water samples were analyzed for the presence of the following parameters: PARAMETER DETECTION LIMITS Total Phosphorus 0.02 mg/I Soluble reactive phosphorus 0.02 mg/I Total Kjeldahl nitrogen 0.05 mg/I Ammonia nitrogen 0.05 mg/I Nitrate & nitrite nitrogen 0.01 mg/I Suspended solids 1.00 mg/I Total dissolved solids pH 4.00 mg/I Conductivity ■ Mercury 0.20 ug/l Cadmium 4.00 ug/l 2,4-D 2.00 ug/l Dicamba 2.00 ug/l MCPP 2.00 ug/l Because of the large number of fungicides used on golf courses and the high cost of analysis, it was not feasible to measure the concentration of each fungicide for each sample event. Samples were, therefore, analyzed only for specific fungicides applied during the 1994 season. FERTILIZER AND PESTICIDE APPLICATION Fertilizers and pesticides were applied to golf course turf areas according to normal application rates and schedules. The golf course managers were unaware of which runoff events were monitored until after the operating season. The specific dates of fertilizer and pesticide applications were not known by Hennepin Parks staff until after the study was completed. However, the golf course managers did indicate the types of fungicides they applied. RAINFALL Gauges were installed at four sites to measure rainfall occurring during the study. Tipping bucket gauges were installed at the Woodhill Country Club pump building and approximately one half mile southwest of Baker National Golf Course, at a gatehouse site. Total volume gauges were installed at the sample site at the Meadowbrook course and one quarter mile southwest of the Baker National Golf Course site. In addition, data from an existing tipping bucket gauge maintained by the Minneapolis Park Board at the Minikahda Club was obtained for the study. Rainfall data at the Minikahda, Meadowbrook and Baker Gatehouse sites were not available until May of 1994. Only the Baker Park total rainfall gauge was operational in April. Therefore, it was necessary to use the April data from this site for the other courses. POLLUTANT EXPORT Export of pollutants from each course was calculated as the product of the total runoff for a given rainfall event and the flow weighted mean concentration of a pollutant for that event. Total export from base flow during the season was calculated as the product of daily flow and the median concentration of base flow events. For non- monitored rainfall events, export was calculated as the product of the total flow and a concentration calculated by a regression equation between concentration and total flow. Total export from non-sampled events was also calculated as the product of the total flow and the mean and median of the site flow weighted concentrations. f RESULTS AND DISCUSSION STUDY SITE SELECTION• * Selection of sample sites was limited to those courses where permission to establish sampling stations could be obtained. As a result, the four courses included in the study do not have the full range of soil types and topography found on golf courses in the TCMA. For example, none of the sample sites have the sandy soils typical of the north and south TCMA areas. Topography of the courses Is also more uniform than desired. All four courses in the study have some slopes greater than 12 percent, which is not true of all courses in the TCMA. Overall, however, the four golf courses do reflect a range of soils, topography, and turf quality typical of most courses in the area. At the conclusion of the study it was discovered that three of the four courses, (Minikahda, Baker National, and Woodhill) had applied for certification as members of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System. The program, which is sponsored by the New York Audubon Society, is designed to promote environmentally sensitive management practices and integrated pest management on golf courses. Currently only three golf courses in Minnesota, including the Minikahda Club and Baker National, are Audubon certified. Presumably, Involvement in this program indicates a higher level of concern for the effects of chemical use on the golf course and adjacent environment. It is unclear, however, to what extent this concern has been translated into reduced chemical use or into management practices which reduce pollutant runoff below that expected from typical golf courses. In any event, the three study courses involved in the program continue to maintain very high turf quality relative to other courses in the TCMA, and therefore, the runoff quality should be representative of typical golf course conditions. FERTILIZER AND PESTICIDE APPLICATION The specific fertilizers and pesticides applied to each course in 1994 are shown in Tables 2,3,4 and 5. Baker National received the highest amount of phosphorus per acre, 5.2, and the Minikahda Club received the most nitrogen, 41.7 Ibs/acre. However, all four courses received similar amounts, except for Meadowbrook which received only 0.5 Ibs/acre of phosphorus. The amount of phosphorus applied to the courses is significantly less than that applied to most urban lawns, approximately 30 Ibs/acre, (Creason and Runge, 1992). The fact that the course not involved in the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System received amounts of fertilizer and pesticides similar to those that did, supports the contention that the courses in the study represent average conditions. The Minikahda Club received the most frequent applicatic'.s of fungicides, and also received the largest amount per unit area. In addition to tha fungicides shown in the tables, Meadowbrook and Woodhill received applications of NfetBlaxyl (SUBDUE®), and Meadowbrook received applications of Propamocarb Hydrochloride (BANOL®). The application frequency In 1994 was reported to be less than normal, because of the relatively cool temperatures. The TCMA reported only four days with temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, significantly less than the long term average of 14 days. According to golf course managers, turf diseases are more prevalent during hot weather. Data on the exact decrease in fungicide use in 1994 compared to normal years was not available. RAINFALL Rainfall was below the 136 year regional average at the four rain gauge sites in May and June of 1994, but above average at most of the sites during the other months (Rgure 2). Rainfall amounts varied widely at the four sample sites, especially in August, when the Meadowbrook Golf course recorded 6.7 inches of rainfall while the Baker Gatehouse site recorded only 2.9 inches. Total rainfall amounts also varied widely for individual events. Ove-’^!: the Minikahda course received the most rainfall, 27.9 inches and the Baker course rereived the least, 23.9 inches. The total rainfall at all sites was above the 136 year regional average of 21.33 for the study period. A number of trees adjacent to the rainfall gauge location at the Woodhill site caused a significant error in the data, thus it is not reported here. However, this was acceptable since the main function of the gauge was to trigger the automatic sampler, which it did for almost all events. RAINFALL RUNOFF Flowmeters and automatic samplers were installed at Baker National Golf Course on April 8, 1994, at the Meadowbrook Golf Course on April 11, 1994, at the Woodhill Country Club on April 14, 1994, and at the Minikahda Club on May 13, 1994. The amount of runoff measured at the four sites varied from 3.3 acre-feet at the Woodhill Country Club to 16.4 acre-feet at the Meadowbrook Golf Course. The difference was due mainly to the different watershed sizes and rainfall amounts. The percent of rainfall leaving the courses as runoff was similar at all four sites, 5.8, 7.8, 5.0, and 5.2 at Baker, Meadowbrook, Woodhill, and Minikahda respectively (Table 9). These values are much lower than those reported by Smith (1995), who found that 42 percent of rainfall water left simulated golf course fairways as runoff. The runoff rates I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I in this study were also much lower than typical urban area runoff coefficients which range from 0.2 to 0.7 for residential and commercial areas respectively, and are in fact comparable to those estimated for undeveloped areas. The small runoff rates from the golf courses is probably a function of the management practices on the golf courses which promote rainfall infiltration. These practices include regular soil aeration, addition of organic matter, maintenance of vigorous turf grovrth. In addition, golf courses do not have the severely compacted subsoil which is typical of many urban lawns. Although base flow did occur at all of the sites during the study period, it was negligible except at the Minikahda Club. The 1168 acre watershed above the course delivered over 564 acre-feet of water to the course, over half during non-rainfall periods. The watershed contains a large wetland complex upstream of the golf course. The wetlands apparently store water and release it after stormwater flows have abated. NUTRIENT AND PHYSICAL PARAMETERS A total of 67 rainfall runoff samples from the four golf course:? were collected during the ice free season in 1994. More rainfall events were sampled at the Woodhill site, 19, than any of the other sites. The Woodhill site had the fewest problems with the sampling equipment. In addition, because the runoff water entered a large pit where it was temporarily stored, adequate volume for collection was available during all sampled events. Conversely, at the other sites where samples were collected from an intermittent stream flow, the water depth in the conduit during small events was not sufficient to cover the intake strainer. As a result, only a few milliliters of water were collected, an amount insufficient for analysis. The fewest events, 11, were sampled at the Minikahda inflow site, mainly because of problems with the sampling equipment. The mean, median, range, and standard deviation of the parameters found in the runoff water are shown on Table 6. As the table shows, there was a wide range in the concentration of most parameters during the study period. For example the total phosphorus concentration ranged from 0.08 mg/I to 3.1 mg/I, and the total Kjeldahl nitrogen concentration ranged from 0.50 mg/I to 8.2 mg/I. The mean concentrations of total phosphorus, soluble reactive phosphorus, total Kjeldahl nitrogen, and nitrate & nitrite nitrogen from the golf course sites were higher than concentrations reported for urban residential or commercial areas (Brach, 1989). .However, the concentration of total suspended solids was lower. The mean concentrations of total phosphorus and soluble reactive phosphorus, 0.52 and 0.34 respectively, were significantly different (p<0.05). In addition, the sum of the ammonia nitrogen and the nitrate & nitrite concentrations were significantly less than the total l^eldahl nitrogen concentration. This suggests that 35 percent of the nutrients leaving the golf courses are in a particulate form. This was unexpected because loss of soil under well established turf is typically very low. However, visual inspection revealed the presence of grass clippings in most of the samples. The majority of the suspended material appears to be from grass clippings caused by the frequent mowing of the courses. Management practices which prevent the movement of the clipping off of the courses, or remove them from the runoff stream would reduce the export of nutrients from golf courses. The mean parameter concentrations at each of the sample sites are shown in Table 7. Interquartile boxplots showing the median and range for each of the parameters are shown in Appendix B. Differences between the sites for each parameter were determined by ANOVA procedures performed on the normal log of the concentrations because, although the means were normally distributed, they did not have equal variances. Significant differences (p<0.05) between site means for the different parameters are shown in Table 8. For most of the nutrient parameters, the mean concentrations at the Minikahda inlet and outlet sites were significantly lower than at the other sites, and the mean concentrations at the Meadowbrook site were higher (Table 8). The mean total phosphorus concentrations at the Minikahda sites was not significantly different from the Woodhill Country Club. The concentrations of most parameters at Baker National and the Woodhill Country Club were not significantly different. The common perception that the more intensively manicured private courses would have higher pollutant export concentrations is not supported by the data. The data also show that under proper management, high quality turf can be maintained with minimal effect on runoff water quality. No significant differences were found for any parameters between the Minikahda inlet and outlet sites, showing that the golf course did not significantly increase nutrient concentrations in the stream flow. The Minikahda golf course, therefore, appears to have no negative effect on the water quality of Lake Calhoun, which is immediately downstream of the course. FUNGICIDES AND HERBICIDES Detectable concentrations of at least one fungicide were observed in 40 of 59 • unoff water samples. Chlorothalonil, (Trade Name DACONIL), the most frequently observed fungicide, (Figure 3), was detected in 34 samples. DACONIL® was also the most frequently applied fungicide. Propiconazole (BANNER®) was detected in 14 samples, end Iprodione (CHIPCO®) in 4 samples. Both Chlorothalonil and Propiconazole were detected in the same sample on 12 occasions, and Chloroth''’onil and Iprodione were both detected in 3 samples. Pentachloronitrobenzene (PCNb) was not detected in 4 • ( any of the samples. Overall, at least one fungicide was found in approximately 60 percent of all samples. The Minikahda inlei site had detectable concentrations of either Chlorothalonil or Propiconazole in 6 of 10 samples. The source of the fungicide Is uncertain. It may originate in the watershed upstream of the course or from a small (less than 5 acre) watershed of the course upstream of the corrugated metal ppe discharge point. The Minikahda outlet site had the lowest frequency of detectable fungicide concentrations, 40 percent. This occurred despite the fact that fungicide application was heaviest on this course fTable 5). During at least one runoff event, DACONIL® was detected at the Minikahda inlet site, but not at the outlet site. Presumably, physical and/or biological processes in the drainage ditch or the ponds along the ditch reduced the concentrations of fungicides in the stream flow. The concentrations of the fungicides In the runoff water were low, with a mean of 0.48 ug/l, 0.58 ug/l, and 0.29 ug/l for Chlorothalonil, Propiconazole and Iprodione respectively, (Table 6). The median concentration for all fungicides and herbicides was 0,00 ug/l. There were no significant differences between the mean fungicide concentration at the different sample sites as determined by ANOVA procedures, (p<0.05). Only one of three herbicides, 2,4-D, was detected in runoff from the golf course sites. The chemical was detected on only one occasion in runoff water from the Baker National Golf Course. However, 2,4-D was also detected in one sample at the Minikahda inlet site. The detection frequency is significant lower than the 67 percent occurrence for 2,4-D in stormwater runoff reported by Bannerman, (1990). The difference may be due to a lower detection level used by Bannerman as compared to this study. Neither MCPP or Dicamba was detected in any of the runoff samples. Mercury and cadmium were found in 20 and 8 percent of samples respectively. Only two of the sites, Woodhill and Meadowbrook, had detectable concentrations of the two metals. The mean concentrations for the two heavy metals were 0.348 ug/l and 0.63 ug/l respectively for mercury and cadmium. Presumably the mercury export is from residue from applications of a fungicide which is no longer in use. Mercury export would be expected to decrease over time since the metal is no longer used on golf courses. POLLUTANT EXPORT Export of nutrients from the golf courses in 1994 Is shown in Table 9. There was no significant difference between the export amounts calculated by the various methodologies described earlier. The export rates for phosphorus and nitrogen from three of the sites. Baker, Minikahda, and Woodhill were an order of magnitude less than the. reported export rates of 0.94 Ibs/ac and 4.8 Ibs/acre, respectively, for urban residential areas (Brach, 1992). The phosphorus and nitrogen export rates for Meadow/brook were approximately 30 percent of the urban residential area export rate reported by Brach. There was no relationship between the amount of fertilizer applied to the courses and the export rate. The pollutant export rates from the four courses are comparable to those reported for open, undeveloped areas CTable 9). The very low phosphorus export rates are probably a response to the small amount of this nutrient applied to the four courses. As indicated earlier, application rates were approximately 20 percent of typical urban lawn rates. Discussions with golf course managers Indicate that the application rate for fertilizers is determined by soil fertility testing. Only the amount of each nutrient needed by the soil is applied. Conversely, a recent study of 181 urban lawns found that 67 percent have very high phosphorus levels and still receive over 6 pounds per lawn (approximately 15,000 square feet) annually (Barter, 1994). None of these lawns had been tested for soil fertility prior to the study. The demonstrated ability of the four golf courses to maintain a quality of turf better than lawns, has significant implications for urban lawn management. Creason and Runge, 1992, estimated that 3,191 tons of phosphorus are applied to lawns in the TCMA. Approximately 67 percent of this phosphorus could be removed from area lawns annually without affecting turf quality. This would probably reduce the high amounts of phosphorus runoff from lawns reported by Bannerman et. al., 1992. • The data indicate that golf courses are not a significant source of nutrient loading to adjacent water bodies. For example. Baker National Golf Course contributes an estimated 26 pounds of phosphorus and 96 pounds of nitrogen to Spurzem Lake. The phosphorus loading to Lake Spurzem from the 1270 acre watershed was estimated by the Reckhow-Simpson Model to range from 1,005 to 2,644 pounds per year. The golf course, therefore, contributes between 0.9 and 2.6 percent of the annual loading to the lake, even though the course represents 16 percent of the watershed. The fact that there were no significant differences between the inflow and outflow nutrient concentrations at the Minikahda Club indicates that the effect of the course on the receiving water body. Lake Calhoun, was negligible. As is the case with Spurzem Lake, the Minikahda Club represents a significant portion of the watershed, 13 percent, but did not contribute any nutrients to the lake. In fact, nutrient export from the golf courses reflects loading rates from open areas, generally considered the most desirable land use type from a water quality perspective. Only very small quantities of fungicides, pesticides, and heavy metals were lost from the golf courses in 1994. As Table 10 shows, no course lost more than 0.004 pounds of any fungicide from the monitored area. On an areal basis, no course lost more I I t I I I than 0.00013 Ibs/acre of any fungicide, (Table 10). Fungicide loss as a percent of applied product was also very small, less than 0.5 percent for all of the courses. The course which had the most fungicide applied to it, the Minikahda Club, had the least amount of chemical movement off of the course. No Information was available to estimate the effect of the fungicides on downstream waterbodies. The low export of fungicides Is probably a response to both the small amount of runoff leaving the golf courses, as well as the application practices. The report logs from the golf courses indicate that applications of chemicals were made by highly trained full time employees. The reports also show that application equipment was calibrated prior to use, to ensure application of. an accurate concentration of chemicals. Because 2,4*D was found in 6nly one sample, the total export of this herbicide could not be calculated. The total export of mercury and cadmium were very low, 0.00007 and 0.00089 pounds per year from Woodhill and MeadowbrooK respectively. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The data collected in 1994 indicate that golf courses are not a significant source of nutrients or pesticides to water bodies in the TCMA. The low pollutant export rate from golf courses appears to be a function of the management practices used on the golf courses. These practices, which promote rainfall Infiltration and limit applications of chemicals, particularly phosphorus. Include soil aeration, soil fertility testing, application of organic matter, and maintenance of dense vegetation. Inclusion of the following specific practices in the management of all golf courses, as well as urban lawns, is recommended. Soil fertility tests should be completed on turf areas prior to the application of fertilizer. In cases where tests are not completed, only phosphorus free fertilizer should be applied. As the four golf courses involved in the study demonstrated, high quality turf can be maintained with significantly less phosphorus than is currently being applied to TCMA lawns. Turf areas should be aerated regularly to promote rain water infiltration. In addition, compaction of subsoil should be minimized during the development of residential subdivisions. Subsoil compacted by grading should be loosened before topsoil and sod is placed. Application of weed control chemicals and fertilizer should be made with calibrated equipment to minimize over application of chemicals. Applications should not be made when rainfall is forecast. Although the quantities of fungicides leaving the golf courses were very small, the presence of the chemicals in 60 percent of samples may be of concern. In years with average temperatures, the frequency of application would probably increase, resulting in an increase in the amount of fungicides lost from golf courses. Management strategies which reduce the frequency of fungicide loss from golf courses should be implemented. One strategy that could further reduce or eliminate the amount of pollutants, including fungicides, leaving a golf course would be to install detention basins on the course to collect runoff water. Both the DETPOND and PONDSI2 models suggest that phosphorus and nitrogen export could be reduced by approximately 50 percent if detention basins were constructed. The water in the basins could also be used for irrigation. This would in effect, recycle the fungicides and nutrients and could result in I 1 1 I I 1 I 1 1 I I r I I I I L almost zero discharge of pollutants from golf courses. The small volumes of runoff water generated by the golf courses appear to make detention basin construction and irrigation from the basins economically feasible. Detention basins would also remove the grass particles which were observed in most of the runoff samples. A primary objective of the study was to determine runoff quality from typical golf courses In the TCMA, and every attempt was made to find and monitor typical courses. It is possible, however, that because of their Involvement in the Audubon Sanctuary Program, the courses selected for the study are superior relative to the management practices applied to them. Any future research, therefore, should focus on courses not Involved in this program. However, even if pollutant runoff were an order of magnitude high than from the courses In this study, the effect on water resources would still be negligible. i . I .iirMiirsiL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Funding for this project approved by the Minnesota Legislature, 1993 MN l^ws, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec.-14, subd. 7(a) as recommended by the Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources from the MN Future Resources Fund. Additional financial support for the project was provided by the following organizations: Pioneer Sarah Creek WMO Elm Creek WMO Lake Minnetonka Conservation District Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Riley-Purgatory Creek WMO The Hennepin Conservation District provided two sampling units and a storage building as an in-kind contribution to the project. The Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District provided sampling equipment, vehicles, computer equipment, and many hours of staff time to the project. Special thanks goes to Jason Andrea and John Jereczek for their many hours of field and office work. Special thanks Is also expressed to the managers of the four golf courses, especially Keith Greeninger and Mike Turnbull at Baker National, Rick Fredericksen at the Woodhill Country Club, Doug Mahal and Mike Brower at the Minikahda Club, and Dale Evens and Jeff Lee at the Meadowbrook Golf Course. Without the cooperation of these individuals, this study would not have been possible. 'I-' ............................. T- r....- WRIGHT COUNTY I I 4^ »RAMSEY I COUNTY CARVER COUNTY DAKOTA COUNTTf Figure 1. Location of golf course sample sites. V• V.*. .. V*' .-4...; ‘. GOLF COURSE LAND USE i .** ‘ ■ . . . ■ .■.•X. Turf Greens and Tees-i Fairways Roughs Building Sites Roadways Wetlands Forested .. . 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X>A'27:ie\:: X..-: <’7 V.y * . ft ft...... - y ■; -*y.>/.. -■ ■■• 7lX??f■^7:y:77^v.•7.•.•7■■■ ..7:;:7vi»r7;S77.7: 'y:y 156 9/64 15/32 2.5 y.-v ;-.y . ■. ;; -v..••• y ^ - * <.; \r,. . V •-.■ ■ ■••••-7 'X • . . • .4 -.:: ■ ••• • ■ ' -X;- -• : - ;.vv • X.-7'. ■ .' . V .• ^ *.; ■ • <. ft*. • ■ * •* V SUB-WATERSHED'COMPOSITIciN/::”: ' ::*r 'VX/iVyr. . X .7"-• •. . •>:: :. •V .•:;.;”S-V.V" • X.- . ... . ..... . .. :. ••• . -••••. •:•: •••■ • ; vx..;‘-:... - .* •... . ;. , LAND USE TYPE 77Y .. .' 7 7 77'.,.7 ■ ' •' C. • -/>*■ . ... ^ ; ■ ;; V. :;N.x . ^ ■; ;;<v ■;vvx7>;‘' >. ..y .v; ■ .* v ' v ^ y .7 .:.• X- . •• • • -V . • . •. : • : :<yy •:.••• :•............■;> s ; ••• 1 ■• ■ . • . ;:V Greens Tees Fairways .. Roughs • Roadways Building Sites :7® /x: Wetlands > x Forested Prairie 7:m7 .^ ,:rif * . • • - •.^^1 • ■ .•■ V •: . : . .x y -yy ■XX-.X.; ‘y\. . ■ %•; ;.:Vr;7: ..............x7r;’^:v' -xxx ' :.: .'x • Y;.-.; ly '• 7 . . ...• .;■• , ■ ::7'\. ^.x. BAKER (ACRES) 0.9 0.5 9.5 33.4 - 0.4 0 0 NEAOOWBROOK (ACRES) ■ • ■■ •' • ■ - ■ ’-7 .. • : x'vxx.;--::.;,;:" ■ 7. ■ ' . ' -7 "HOODHILL :v:x::.' X; Y: •»•;;; ft.;; ft ' . - *.**.■'•*; ■*. . . - - . .* , - ft ft* ’ ‘ . * V • »ft • 7X7:: ^ :v..,..yA>.. MINIKAHDA " - ^ ;•: ■n ■.'••7 ...7 7-2 . 1.8 1.3 22.6 66.4 0.4 1.2 0 0 : ! * V fvl ^ (ACRES) (ACRES) Total Area Study Site .; . . . • .. .... . . -■ . ■ . A V • ..' '... ■ . ‘ ’ •.•. • •. ft-* X '. Ox 0 46.7 :7:^>-vp;s.-C ’- .7 x' -* 7^.:;:::::v;-7i:i;................ •. X. ■;•:. 7. XX .7 7 • Hx;;/ : • XX- i ' ■ X 77 . ■ • :.:r7*vxi ••, : .7. A... ..... ... X,-.:;- - a . >- ■ .. .X.l . ••.- ■ '■..•■* V ... . A .: .. . ... V ... • :x;. -.X 7;..i '-7* . -y;:.;" ■V:i x :.v.. -7.77y x.-. ■ ‘ 7' ■ • “•‘X.;: .7, V:*x ;; -y . x; ... -x v. --.v , . ... ■ • .■• y7: -■ ^ •.• 7;77. X':*--' • .. ■.! x.-: ■- ..x X ' . ■ 7;' • 7’.x '77:’ ; ■!■ •; ... •- . : X ..:. ■ -. ■ • . ;.. .X.X'777 % ;. .. ,-^:y;u:y ■‘‘‘ ::x .:7- • ‘! ...V. - , x-x:-.x ., .. • >y.; -V . ... X XXV . 7.., i X !■* • ■•"■ 7 ’■':•••.■< : •>: X*'. X....... :7; 7.7:v.7.;XS : 0.4 0.4 7.3 18.2 0 0 0 4.6 0 X*“x*‘*. •■7 ' 77:77 y-.. .. 3 2 . XV: 7: ..7"x.r/'.-7X •::X;;77:- X •. ;•>-• .7; • XX , ' ....V • " :7.7.a^ *‘X7.xi;r.x7 •ft', ft.... . ,,yy7y:'x..7-77X777<f:7: • .7 •>; .i.w.-.' 77 f.-.; • > [ . -. x: _ _ • • •.••, . ..:x> ■•-■.•. X>X .ft X .-■••■ :•• -V.-' P ^ y,: / ..-••7....- Xj;.•. •.;;.; 55:::; :;7-7' :x 7>77X:777 •:^7 ■ x >v X-aa x7. ...'Xr......... .... :xV7'7:xx; .:7JSv-.i7: 2 4 1.5 42.5 4 93.7 ft y; 7 XyVv • •. 30.9 V.77:137 Vv^'-'X 7.. .ft vy.;-V.v. .y.........;,. x-i;!:1 : • xx -x ; X 'X . :• •. . .•■.. • .... ;... .• -Xft .■ , ■; 7 . ’X7:- x'V . ... ■•-. ■•'ft X'V--ft. _____ . •;• '7.' • •• ^ X •ft-'-X-x.::" 77:,.-;:-:X; . .7 - ■ • :•'*•••*x7 .x: X- ■ •: .. ;X.. . . x- -<--x:'- . • ,7.* :7:-xSVivftV . 7 x.*'-ft‘ • ft- X •. . .* .V ‘V* • ■ x-^-r-X- ;7'y:-:..ft ••Y-x 'vX77;X;*.^ .:;;-y;-: 'r :x : >.: v..; ; .::v;-x.:x.;x-:\'-:xY ... ■•. ......ft •: X'- ;- . V. .. ..yV. V • 7. . ;v ■■"I ■ftX Xy;* <-.•• ft 7 y7-v. ^ ^ 7. ■ . ■■ ■ •7XftXy:''7X;:: :ft : ;7ft X ■.■■ :- Table 1. Size and land use of four golf courses sample sites in the TCMA. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I -..-■•aVv:i;.vV:;■ .• X <•;:.;• •... ; ... . • • ■ . . . FERTIUZER APPLICATIONS DATE APPLICATION RATE LBS N/IOOPsq.fL .•i-V'v' ••• :• > • . y. >; l9-May-94 23-May-94 25-May-94 02-Jun-94 06- Jun-94 15-Jun-94 27-Jun-94 07- JUI-94 07-JUI-94 18-JUI-94 19^ul-94 25- JUI-94 01- Aug-94 02- Aug-94 15-Aug-94 29-Aug-94 07- Sep-94 08- Sep-94 26- Sep-94 x;- V^ -A.^ >v'• • • : : -**; V • ■ Vv •. «. .. .... . Y' . • ..•V* ;a V. V ; • • Xv;:.*;. • . ; 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 1.0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 1.0 0.6 X: PHOSPHORUS NITROGEN PRODUCT LOCATION X APPUED APPUED .... ,.. ' ••(LBS)(LBS) - . ::X-. ■ .y-, . ' ; • . . . « ... 'X'' >■■■ ;" 18-5-9 v Y 18-0-18 TEES 1-18 ALL GREENS T1.5 ..'.S'. ■ ^ ^ -.v-.-yv -*-19.6 ... .^4 . 14-0-i4 FAIRWAYS SHORT •' ,* .V -..*r-v.0 33.6 6-2-0 Aa FAIRWAYS 69 207 S' •y .. X . ■ .% -Xx-- • -r 0-0-47 18-5-9 6-2-0 6-2-0 18-0-18 18-0-18 40-0-0 6-2-0 22-0-12 6-2-0 18-0-18 8-4-24 8-4-24 40-0-0 18-0-18 ALL GREENS ALL TEES .ALL GREENS Aa FAIRWAYS ALL GREENS ALL GREENS ROUGHS 1-18 ALL TEES ALL GREENS ALL FAIRWAYS ALL GREENS GREENS 1-9 ALL GREENS FAIRWAYS 1-18 ALL GREENS 0 6.1 6.5 69 0 0 0 3.6 0 69 0 5.6 9.8 0 0 • • .• .X. -, 0 10.8 .X;r".:.xV;-y':.;yX 19.6 207 19.6 19.6 727 10.8 26 207 19.6 11.5 19.5 X 347 KX- 26 . ♦ ' * ‘ . X .i'-.y - ..• ■...» . - • . ■ .-V ■ ■....................... . ■ ■•X<» \ -v ;;yx : . • ■ Cix . . rX' Xx‘.X ■ V*. • • ■x.;v ■ . ■-X.'-rV ;x >. : ■: ■ *• ■-* *•: •• %• . •/ • .4* ax : ■•>x.‘.i X TOTAL APPUED TO STUDY AREA . *i:X ; • . ' ... X*.- y.-y -;y ... >.». • • >• K*.. ..... !X'-' ••• - FUNGICIDE APPLICATIONS . ^ . .<■•...• • . ■ ; ..: v: • .r;.’.: ... .% . . . ..V V • • ■ x i'::r •.* . _ J -V A. ; ^ . :■? . • x> >. -• •••. A. X.: * : • * ; “ ■<'/••Vf r; .... 241.8 .. . < v/ ;v Xjv ■- . ... ;ax. . 1942.7 r:’ ;>> •. . . •.• ••. • . .vx-x; :-x .••.V V t • ■ Vxx . ..A , V. •• • • • • • • • y A - ' ••'•Yv • . X' '■YxV.X'-Xs-'iX:ix?:n ;v: vX-- , -W-Xv AunilMT • !**•!•• *4 . - - . . • • • • . A I ' . I DATE ^ APPUCATION RATE• . • ;• •> . y• : v^‘<-Y.V-. • 18-May-94 ® 2.58QT/AC 26-May-94 X 3.0 QT/AC 16-JUO-94 5.0 OZ/1000 sq.fL 01-JuI-94 r 4.0 OZ/1000 sq.ft. 26-JUI-94 -f 3.0QT/AC 28-JUI-94 5 OZ/1000 sq.ft. 22-Aug-94 1.5 OZ/1000 sq.ft. 24-Oct-94 12 OZ/1000 sq fL LOCATION '•■yx 4 *. X--; •••■■ * <\. A . . • , A.* . * * > * * X .-... •ALL GREENS FAIRWAYS ALL GREENS ALL GREENS #3 ROUGH ALL GREENS REG GREENS ALL GREENS PRODUCT 2PLUS2 2PLUS2 DACONIL CHIPCO 2PLUS2 DACONIL BANNER PCNB AMOUNT APPUED (LBS) 2.2 26.6 5 2.3 V >"*' • V* •: X - • * .< • • . . • . ,.S • ■ • K..> 0J2 ■ \-v; . 5 0.3 29.4 NOTE; 2PLUS2 CONTAINS THE HERBICIDES 2,4-D AND MCPP V • • .;X.- ...V ./JV^-XVA ••y • ; ...r ..*f •; • viv. >; , "V r • • • • A • .• I Table 2. Baker National Golf Course fertilizer and pesticide applications, 1994. I I • ••'. *•. • FERTILIZER APPLICATIONS : V .. ■ .................: y..A*. > •!: ■: ■ ; ;./ ... V:'.; ■ v>w vA V •••■ : .........- , • rY:;s , ;............ ,[• '’’.t '■ •••■' •. ■ . ■ ■ ' . -• : : ; .v • .•• •• V V; . . ■;Vr • ■ • ..yK ; x.v/:;;/-’ - ■ ’ * • • . -V. •; t' ■ •r- DATE ...APPLICATION RATE LBS N/lOOOsq. ft. r > y -; • 12-Apr-94 12-Apr-94 18-Apr-94 21-May-94 21-Jun-94 29-Jun-94 ■ 1.1 1.2 5.5 1.5 0.5 1.4 •' - ••• V . •S; • ; :>: % ■- • .*.• : PRODUCT N-P-K 18-0-18 16-0-29 16-0-29 18-0-18 21-2-21 18-0-18 LOCATION ALL GREENS FAIRWAYS TEES GREENS FAIRWAYS GREENS PHOSPHORUS APPLIED (LBS) NITROGEN APPLIED (LBS) 0 0 0 0 93.7 0 f: ’" ‘r 'Y' *. • :.; ; V ■ ;• •• •' •' '* ... ' -K rY .i. . .. • V • 93.7.. .. ..TOTAL APPLIED TO STUDY AREA . . . . .. ., . .... ....... " ' --*w ;V\^ ; .•«. -V:- • •...............• A. ; ... ■ .'.'.yA..; vr: -.*• y,;T ... ■ •• ...v v .. • f ■: .•-•-■-.vz V ^...«r. ^ , . j; ,L .'V*: ' ....-••(A..I.t•*'; X’.'. t*.*\ A • 'i......... 86.2 1181 117.6 • .. - •. . . : >;Va> .v .• .. ■ ■ . • y: s-. i09.8..::::,.-s:;:;,;;;;^:y...-. ... .. ... r*.;- v"; ' ■ . 984 ............ •-v‘'X ■fr- v .-- V 2790.1^;,,;^^yy,^-iyy- .. . . ■: • • ... NV . ^4.I •> ’■ ;■ v>; .yiy.'vV-- : • •». • ^ FUNGICIDE APPLICATIONSY-' ,s Jy .. .... -•. •, . . . . .<*.;■ ■.;• y^.. -.s:- . - S ' APPLICATION RATE DATE: OZ/1000 sq. ft. vr* •y ;■ •'06-May-94 6.0 20- Jun-94 2.0 21- Jun-94 2.0 .- ■ ' 12-Jul-94 y 7.0 28-JU1-94 . 20-0ct-94 -y ^ 8.0 ■ :;.y ;.. y ::r?v.y y;: •: ..: *..•/! I*. \ • • ‘ .-••* *• •• . •’ ; . •* ...... --VV .. * PRODUCT CHIPCO BANOL BANOL DACONIL CHIPCO PCNB LOCATION"^%?'^a;3r-^^^>•:: -i AMOUNT APPLIED (LBS) ’> . -.y,•.%*: ■X 'v - • .VvA .. v;:- >A.. .a:. -.v..* . ;; :<v :.• GREENS GREENS TEES GREENS GREENS & TEES GREENS •, .••.V.V. ;..: ^ ; iji -y y-• - • '< •.* ;•*; •• • • •• v.y' =' * A.v ■> \s* «■. > *. 6.9 6.5 4.7 13.9 •> >-, . X-.: ■ ’ :iy.. ' . . /’ • .V. '-•* ^ r.O 13/ ; AXy..^.>... .y . y.. > :v;. Table 3. Meadowbrook Golf Course fertilizer and pesticide applications, 1994. ■V. ■w:- FERTILIZER APPLICATIONS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .V.' • ‘ . . . . . . . .♦,,• ,v'*. -C!I/.*; . •/’ •*, . y . ■■■ ' APPLICATION RATE V y.‘,. .: • .‘.V ;• •;•■ .r‘. *-• V-:DATE ... •, . .... .... . . . .• .;.v. • • • .... :-. .... *: ; ; .... x-^-v ; - ,. . .. .. • •. V . . v>’•••. .•; : . .■•A :/ -,-ir-ar:.• ■ v:-/ v-■ PRODUCT LOCATION ■ ‘ • - : ■ '■ ix-.- .: v:; •• ‘V. .X,-;' Ol-Jul-94 26-JU1-94 08-Sep-94 ' * * • . *■ 1.0 0.75 0.9 1.0 .y ;' . .'. •;. .■ ‘‘J. •:X-: '.X.- *• •* * » :-k; LBS/lOOOsq. ft. H-P-K • X -'. y.; ■ • ; • .• • . . • V’r:’:' > 01-Jun-94:-.lfP : ::.x" SSSiSTb^iL APPLIED IN STUDY AREA ■1. ' ‘ .. .. • . ,■ X. . . V-- :x-V. • • ■ '-v. ”xv.v • \ ■■ ■ ■ -X .: * . . ; ; 21-0-20 6-2-0 21-0-20 21-0-20 GRNS,TEES.FRWAY GRNS,TEES,FRWAY GRNSJEES.FRWAY GRNS,TEES,FRWAY NITROGEN APPLIED (LBS) 352.8 264.6 > 317.5 352.8 PHOSPHORUS APPLIED (LBS) 0 88 0 ;,::y> v''' X: ■ vx-r Q.xr.:.x-■ .■j>. • •• X,: . . x,:; . ' ■ .* ' * ■ X'- .X-x x x.:y; Vi-;.'x: . ■. . X ...V... -• . X.'‘r.. : . v. .;.-.v .-.V^; ■;,. j • r “. ;|i:V ''"X!';.;,'::;-' ,^xy.i:xxx. •. • vX:--:::xi - .W- ,%• % ,'.-v‘v.Vx; .X--X .... Vy"X. 1287.7 ■ ■ . . ■ > X,;...: .88 .. ;.y..y...r:; :• yS;:. y.•: ITUNGICIDE'APPLICATI0NS''"'^"^"-"*='---'""‘"-^ ';V • •. V y ••• -' _;.:.;x-:.- ; iMt ^ .) .-y. • X ■ y. < /x-"-. , .. . . . .• .: ; .y. ; . • • • .■ y .x x . . - - . . . I •. - • • • APPLICATION RATE •• • • .■f-.-x--' .■ ■:..................•; . , .......... '■ .•. . V vV- '‘V * LOCATION '.y .y •* '•> •% 02-May-94 02-May-94 06-Jun-94 06-JU1-94 18-Aug-94 16-Sep-94 24-0ct-94 • x.^- • ' ' !■ •.y A...... ... •,* .• •, ■ \* •'■•■x. 1.0 4.0 2.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 .....vilC-yXy..,:: i PRODUCT ; § . . . . y . ■ -....•. ^ .. .. . ... .. ................. r • ‘ • I ■ • ' . . #*t . ■' »• ■ * .s• **t*I_^'•**!*•'••••♦' *: x^xxx:..s;y;?.V:V.yy::.x:x;x: ''i,4-D,MCPP3!:P greens ----- QUANTITY APPLIED (LBS) i..y;:!:;..-XV: •"!.. .. .........----- ....... ... . . .. • ■ ■ ■ X X •■•.%.. **•!•'--• .' * . j i*". • ■ . ■ XX'...’ , •: '■" •, ,• •.■:, .-V.-’ *•’■.*. .. y. ■ - • /: *• ;■ >••• .xrrv. x.- •:x • y;- -. X- .y a: x;:‘- • ••••*•*•■;■■.; • .- ;yl •■*.; • < • .y .-.••.V. ■..* ■• • .-X-. ;■ X-. .V - *t* *.• X,. .-y-v.- ; . -tv: . X ■•; x-yy:-;V;'A:-^;; ...yy .... :■ .' •.•. 'v. ■ .;;,.x;. . • '}■ • ■ ::••• : ■ ■ . ■ V :.y ...• -v/; r-v--x:x;xv.i::ii::; •'••••........ DICAMBA CHIPCO BANNER DACONIL DACONIL DACONIL PCNB . -x x-i - V-V;. *. • • ... . vy...v SyA:.;..,::;.-.,. •. .' • • • • • . . -• GREENS GREENS GREENS GREENS GREENS GREENS C '■.x:x; ;.y • x-.xix-.:*-- xi-- .y,-’;-;- "■■X xxf K y .. .. .1 i ' * ****** * ■»•■_** * . 20.6 ""' 6.3- ;:S'^';xl'x• V.- • •: ■ ./ -V. ;*v..... y I 35.6 35.6 35.6 16.3 y. V X*' , . , y..;v ;:.v;;-*cx y:;:r. . f .. ..... . . • ...: t :y:X;:y.v- V.: , . *..-: vy..jx . . ..X- ■■■X-:i:'X^V;Xi'X:XX Table 4. Woodhill Country Club fertilizer and pesticide applications, 1994. L FERTILIZER APPLICATIONS DATE ; : . APPLICATION RATE (lbs/1000 sq.ft.) .. ;:'y- . ■ ?• *. ; • • .S*- . . • \ ,• v 15-KOV-93 15- Nov-93 02-Hay-94 23-Jun-94 07-Ju1-94 16- Ju1-94 19-Jul-94 05-Aug-94 l2-Aug-94 17- Aug-94 22- Aug-94 23- Aug-94 26-Sep-94 05-0ct-94 lO-Oct-34 vxr."' .%• ■ • * . • : f 2.5 4.0 1.0 1.0 0.43 as H as N as K as K as N 0.22 as N 0.15 as H 0.1 as N 0.6 as N 0.1 as H 0.65 as N 0.5 as N 0.9 as N 0.76 as N 0.15 as N PRODUCT (N-P-K) 16-8-12 16-8-12 20-0-20 20-0-20 5-2-94 5- 2-95 20-5-30 20-5-30 18-4-10 20-5-30 6- 2-12 15-0-30 18-4-10 8-1-10 20-5-30 TOTAL APPLIED TO STUDY AREA FUNGICIDE APPLICATIONS ■ .**•’ ! •'W DATE APPLICATION RATE (OZ/1000 sq.ft.)PRODUCT 09-May-94 V • :3.0 Chipco lO-Hay-94 vX T. > • * 1 ' 1 *4.0 Chipco 06-Jun-94 • t.- -1.0 Banner 06-Jun-94 6.0 Oaconil 08-Jun-94 8.0 Chipco Q9-Jiin-94 1.75 Banner 09-Jun-94 3.0 \.V::'Oaconil 28-Jun-94 • ■■ ;y; . • ■6.0 Oaconil 29-Jun-94 ■. '. *.\1.0 y Banner 29-Jun-94 • • .3.0 . X a Oaconil 17-Jul-94 '’'xx-xiV: ■ . .3.0 -T Oaconil 18-Jul-94 6.0 Oaconi1 19-Jul-94 - - *.• ..6.0 Daconi1 05-Aug-94 ;V yf^"- * • • • * *•• *•• • i * V-*-"- - ' 6.0 Oaconil 08-Aug-94 V X V 3.0 Oaconil ll-Aug-94 6.0 Oaconil I8-Aug-94 ■ .V 3.0 '.vv.^X■Oaconil l9-Aug-94 6.0 Oaconil I9-Aug-94 6.0 Oaconil 27-Aug-94 1.0 Banner 27-Aug-94 6.0 Oaconil lO-Oct-94 6.0 PCNB 2Q-0ct-34 6.0 PCN0 22-€ct-94 6.0 PCNB NOTE; PCN0 ■ Pentachloronitrcbenzene ...vA-::J: . . .-.y.” •';:?v :V:' . LXATIOIf 6re«ns Tees Fairway Fairway Tees Tees Greens Greens Tees Greens Greens Fairway Tees Fairway Greens NITROGEN APPLIED (LBS) 326.5 522.4 1132.6 1132.6 37.5 19.2 19.6 13.1 52.3 13.1 84.9 566.3 78.4 860.8 19.6 .. .y.;-:... •V;-: •.s‘ ' ;-y •.J •• •. V •* . X .-b V . • * •.V . • • V .W -..V-;- y- • ■ -V,x-:/ PHOSPHORUS APPLIED (LBS) v.. 163.3 • 261.2 : J^5 — ‘.M.: - • 7.7 4.9 3.3 11.6 3.3 28.3 0 17.4 107.6 4.9 .. . ••v] ' V . -r r\‘ : . • 't '' v* ’ - " ••• -if;?:: •V 4878.9 V.' • •; *1. .*• y • >’• .T’' • «* * « I %*»*#*• ■ 628.5 .. ■; ; ■ ' X - ». A •••.: .:x.: LOCATION QUANTin APPLIED . . . . FAIRWAYS G.REENS & TEES GREEN t TEES TEES GREENS FAIRWAYS FAIRWAYS TEES FAIRWAYS FAIRWAYS FAIRWAYS TEES GREENS GREENS FAIRWAYS TEES FAIRWAYS GREENS TEES GREENS GREENS GREENS TEES FAIRWAYS .. .• y - ' . ...... . • , r: ■'•■I -J> , V.’.< V • • <;■• y-.- : iVv . r- • . ; v y.- : y X--;......-.r • ....• • • : .. v:. • •- . . V .... • , ..;y^:;yxr:' • . ;r -r :• v : • •.. .i .. ..; . (LBS) 49.5 12.7 2.0 13.2 7.6 17.7 85.8 13.2 10.1 85.8 85.8 13.2 19.8 19.8 85.8 13.2 as.a 19.8 13.2 1.2 19.8 19.6 13.1 169.9 .. • V. . . • . . > V .. .A ■ ...vfy- • • ; VV. ...... . ;-yv'- • .• ■ r; ->T*. ' V-’* .* ■ •■V Tyy-^yy;'vTT.vv'<:::-. : ■•y .a* y.; .-v*- — ■ •• .*.* ••• • Vy-:: : v-J-v.;...- .. .; ■ i;;'-L'. . . . • c . • . . .-.y. ^ , X' v,’-, ^ •. '. . —■ .• >-• • . ; ■: ; r- •. .A.-;‘VAv • x_.;Va:.V-; . • ; V -: • ; -'.v • '■ ! V- " ! ■ • ' •• v.v..;'' -.. . ... . . :• >••*. v.;^ >I I I Table 5. Minikahda Club fertilizer and pesticide applications, 1994.I I r r 0- 6- S JOo C 4 -J < LL 3z <oc • 1-Hi APRIL 1 1 JUNE \ ^••’4 \ i:>4 ^\ \ i::*:, \ i::*;, \ i::*;, \ x:;^^ \ t::>4 V T**lr V T ••K \ i::^ \ i::*:, \ ii:\ \ \ i:>4 \ lZ>4 \ \ \ lZ>4 \ lZ>4\ zz:i T AVERAGE BAKER GATEm BAKER BARN MINIKAHDA MEADOWBRK MAY AUGUST OCTOBER JULY CEPTHUBEH MONTH (1994) ■igure 2. Rainfall amounts at four sites in the TCMA, 1994. TOTAL PHOSPHORUS (mg/l) >• "•? -■•v:-:.:-:;.- :•* ^-v.. ■ • ; V;: •• ••> ’ • .'Y‘ . v' • ’ • : ” PARAMETER ^ -■■ ■■ ■ 0.521 0.335 3.104 0.724 1.307 426.3 59.7 SOLUBLE REACTIVE PHOSPHORUS (mg/1) TOTAL KJELOAHL HITROGEM (mg/1) . . . ,. . . ... ..- nitrogen (mg/i) ."v v ■ .■ : : f., ' NITRATE ANO NITRITE NITROGEN (mg/1) 'total DISSOLVED SOLIDS (mg/1) ' ' ;... . , • !• TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS (mg/1) < ..vC :y.v .i •y .. ' J V - V * CONDUCTIVITY (unho/cm) DACONIL (Chiorothal onl 1) (ug/1): :||^;f''..Srk BANNER (Proplcona2o1e)(ug/1) • PENTACHLORONITROBENZENE (ug/1) |||? . * *. ' CHIPCO (Iprodione)(ug/l) 2,4-0 (ug/1) HPCC (ug/1) , ■■ ■ 01CAMBIA (ug/1) , ^ 7,162 * * V • . 593.4 0,483 0.579 0:29 o-.ofiE , *- A 0.203 MERCURY (ug/1) CADMIUM (ug/1) , - . . . . • • : , ! ■ ' , : •■ ' ! i **• •• . . .; .. • .• *•: . V. A* • V- 0.00 ■- - - - - - - - ••; 0.00 0.348 0.63 STO DEV MEDIAN 1.355 - 0:00": 1.517 1.396 0.00 0.00 ? 0.00 i 0.00 1.562 0.00. ::r •■. :|V • ;v .. . ■. . x'. 0.00 :• 0.00 •S' ■■ 0.00 0.00^ 1.359 0.00 1.904 :;x . 0.00 ' ** '• • ' ... /.... RANGE 0.566 0.34 0.08 - 0.408 0.22 0.20 - 2.101 2.3 0.50 - 0.626 Dill0.08 - 1.997 X - 0.63 0.01 - V-XX 216.5 410 120. - 76.6 32.5 4.00 - 0.414 ; 7.13 • . , ^ . I . * p 6.17 - 287.1 ■; 608 V 138. - .. ,r.. •T vx-:v;:Vi-V ■>: V;,i;f• V i * ;V-- . Vs -i _■ ■:V:x .x'-.y.*.•^4'•■•r-. a. 0.00 - 8.30 0.00 r 9.00 ■ :v'--. 0.00 - 9.80 • Cft x::; V. -y: x .^ x: . 1. SO,X- •*• ■.iviMr a0.00 - 0.00 :B. •. v.,:;:.,... :■•••; . :.; x ,■ ■ X . • • . *• . ■• • •* v 0.00 - 12.0 0.00 - 0.0Q;ifx59ip>ffipE^:p;| 0.00-.0.00 m, .. .•.....................s . -,V: ‘ 0.00 - 7.50 0.00 - 8.00 31 27 •X. ;. V- ■. ■■•.;•' V ' y y:.’x-.-> ^'v •■■•;•••. .:; -‘x:-; , ■ •>;; ^ •;.;< ■*■ x;x. .• v'®:;-.;; •■!Vx--x.-:x--*' a-x >.,...Xx >x- “ < ; •..^ ■SEES^Eiiv'-v . : . .:-X ■ .. ....... ..- : -........;... ’iP Table 6. Mean, standard deviation, median, and four golf courses in the TCMA, 1994. range of parameters in runoff from I ^ SITE heam (sto dev) ;■:. TOTAL PHOSPHORUS (Bg/l) a ? *iT • V * * •* • \ RANGE • • •••;!> MSmATIONs'i!!""-' ■'•■. ■; > • . >> ; :• *v. *A. -.•V.BAKER MEAOOWBROOK . UOOOHILL HIKIKAHOA IN ;.x. C' • V MINIKAHDA OUT V - 0.479 (0.24B) 0.892 (0.677) 0.476 (0.654) 0.204 (0.089) ^■^^-':r4:i.QA?7 (0.076) SOLUBLE REACTIVE PHOSPHORUS (ig/l) O.IO 0.20 0.08 O.IO 0.08 % y •.' 1.00 2.80 3.10 0.37 0.32 - .*■• *■•. ■*■•..• * ^ '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..•;* ■ i. .• :. ■:]t18 V.v/. ;;.vV.-. • • :• vr:-.- ^ •v,;--;. 20 11' f C • ^ iV v>> :>?:• ?v ' Xi-irV:”. . . ,..; ■ \ ... >..; Zv.' v'• ■’.■!•.•. • ••' BAKER HEA00U6R00K WOOOHILL HINIKAHOA IN HINIKAHOA OUT W •! •• •>•■ -•-■ .••,^.: ‘• TOTAL KJELOAHL NITROGEN (ng/l) ■ ■ ■'■ ■■ ■■ -VX.-Xy.i.,, BAKER MEAOOWBROOK VCOOHILL HINIKAHOA IN HINIKAHOA OUT ■ •••;:• • •• V;- ^:x-r.x: ' X: ■ V. <• / a * . •>. ••V ....> . . V- .: :a ■ •*..• ■ :9' *' V-X . >*•V • •% .<• !-* . .,AMHmiA NITROGEN (ng/I) .A •• «. •• .'■ .■: BAKER HEAOOVBROOK WOOOHILL HINIKAHOA IN HINIKAHOA OUT • i .!"■■•■ ■xvr: XX. V NITRATE & NITRITE NITROGEN («g/1) BAKER MEACOWBROCK WOOOHILL HINIKAHOA IN HINIKAHOA OUT ■; . . : ...-: • vV • . !...;.v.. ,yx.:y;:;; • : •• A.- • *, .TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS (nig/1)*• , BAKER HEAOOWBROOK WOOOHILL HINIKAHOA IN HINIKAHOA OUT x.. “. ; ■ ■ ■ ■ • . ■> .:' - •- V: : -.: ' . :■ '•?.' , V. . .■•.'•••■•.y-'*.; ^ Zy'-.. ■..;xx. •V.-- ■A .. f • r • • • . • ■ • • V * •’ •• :xxx;':;:;v^xx.::'. TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS (ag/1) RAK^n HEAOOWBROOK WOOOHILL HINIKAHOA IN . HINIKAHOA OUT • .’-.A. .. ’ : . ■. :•. y . ..t. •.• •r ;■;• :•• ./xv.*, ... .yX ;.s. v V. ••w* -a' v.^ ^ ■> rirr •% 0.273 (0.148)0.04 - 0.52 /xxXl4 0.S96 (0.526)0.10 - 2.30 18 0.329 (0.444)0.03 “ 2.10 20 0.076 (0.064)0.02 - 0.21 n 0.087 (0.456)0.02 - 0.20 x:x ;:i5 ■ ■ 2.896 (1.952)0.87 - 6.30 •13 5.813 (1.420) 3.20 - 8.20 16 2.405 (1.238)0.50 - 5.50 21 1.198 (0.559)0.59 - 2.60 11 1.373 (0.445)0.81 - 2.50 15 0^412 (0.170)0.20 - 0.73 . * • •• . - . » •, 0.‘;x - .XXV,; 14 1.504 (0.734)0.40 - 3.00 18 0.528 (0.180)0.20 - 0.81 22 0.271 (0.166)0.07 - 0.56 10 0.3.51 (0.269)0.80 - 1.20 :.14 •;xV-: . . . ■ ■ ■ 0.321 (0.301)0.01 - 1.10 14 1.947 (1.642)0.47 - 7.00 18 2.149 (2.900)0.18 - 12.0 21 0.321 (0.147)0.09 - 0.59 11 0.281 (0.164)0.08 - 0.60 15 • . 265.8 (150.6)120 - 500 ■ X 12 447.1 (127.5)200 - 700 14 573.9 (235.5)220 - 970 18 275.6 (123.7)130 > 450 9 360.0 (194.2)140 - 720 • . 11 69.8 (75.1)5.0 • 240.0 13 87.1 (60.0)9.0 - 210.0 15 51.5 (103.6)4.0 - 430.0 16 26.4 (46.8)4.0 - 150.0 9 18.9 (13.4)7.0 - 44.0 10 V •x--.- -'.-x-;;- •■Xvv;'.-:x-''ry: X.-v.xA- X<X; :• .. v;.v ........'• * • • • ... :■ ^ . •T;^V >*. > y ^•••. . ■ : X>X' ;-X:vi.;f--XZX-'XX" '' X .• : ■ - -'xz.; . , X ;.y ^ ;v ;-- v* . . . •. •< •:*•;x ?x; x x -:v- •*.*• .*• .* .'• *.• “J, y V. ■' ■••• •A* • V -- ■ • ■*•'•• ^ -ws*. ■T. •... vv. • • .• . .. . . . ; ■ • V. •. .-. •. •, • • :• •. . • r ... .,: ;r.; : \ v.. V.. *: : V y- •: x.. ^ v x. ; :; A--' -■ i- y“ > • ’ ■•' xy^;-r xy^X:-X.:xyxx;:-;;'<;;X^ X ;ix,y*;:■ . -V, y.:.......v. . .. .^ • ... ..; *.v y*: ...•..••“•v-.y/. V.. .y •••■•'. ■ • ;• • ■■•X'.: •aV;-- -’:. Tx .• x;.;.;.: x::; •: . v •; -. . . , ■ '•*. I. - • .. •,. - v ; Vv'Zy:- T'.,^ ■. A . - ■ . . • . •V'-.y.S;:::.-.:.. ■ • ! ■ ;• •• 'x • V' ' •••’•' . . ,a;>- • 4 • ; : .■ • l . : • ’y x. . y • ■■ ■'• ' •. ■ ■: f. * i. -y-.-. •xvy.; V... • • . ..: • ’ •S-Xxr:V"i;>XX.rv:X^^ Table 7. Mean, standard deviation and range of selected parameters in runoff from individual golf course sites, 1994. MEAN (STO DEV) • !• RANGE«^^siTE :■:• • • - ■ ' ■ ■*• '.■..■■■*• -• ’•'•■■ * .. ■■• ; ■ .••.*■> ■• ';■;* ., •■ ■• OACONIL (Ch1orothalonil)(u^i)-^ry^ ..., OBSERVATIONS •• • ••:: .■ •:•. - -• • V .■ . • - i<::x fv ... ■ v :V—t ... ....,'i ;i .v-...- V ••■ X” :. • .• ■■• V ,:. v:;;. . * V.;A. > . ; . ,;... v.^x;. ;. :x .••.. . . ••■ V ; • •• ; :•■• • .-/XV-- X. :'. ’;.:y y.... BAKER HEAOOUBROOK WOOOHllL HINIKAHOA IN MNIKAHDA OUT V ;-5*V ; j v <:' • x ': ^ v> r ' . ... ;“x-;•• •* • ....... • . V BANNER (Propicon<uo1e}(ug/1) ■. — '•'•y .■■ •, .V v '. ;. ■ ;y " v .-..Xs-. -..V....V ...... .. . ..... ,. 0.234 (0.281) 0.117 (0.169) 1.136 (2.258) 0.448 (0.761) 0.187 (0.343) 0.00 - 0.74 0.00 - 0.55 0.00 - 8.30 0.00 - 2.40 0.00 - 1.10 isiiaili tliiiiiljlia 1*111*^ ■ BAKER - . HEAOOWBROOK WOOOHILL HINIKAHOA IN HINIKAHOA OUT . :v.< ■< •'•rr- v:; V- ■ ;';Vvc:‘vX:x^^^ ;:••• ■M.v....*- •. yify..y. ; % .•: ■ ■. . . . . . . . . . .- ‘ '•v' "If ■■■' .'. t .VA • • ‘ rv- f- • CHIPCO (Iprodlone){ug/I);^;.^-o. , BAKER HEAOOWBROOK WOOOHILL HINIKAHOA IN HINIKAHOA OUT .. ...y • • • •■ ■■ • ‘ V . . '•y.' -vs Tv. >. ■ • . • ■-•.•..-A- ,• ,. ,y. va:;; ... .-.-..•A- .•• ; . ’• *■.’ .• ■':.. >•••■• . T.. .V • . -r y: V ••. '*••• • 2,4-D (ug/1) - ' X;:; ■ *s •. . . V * :..y ‘yitV ■ TT v: . •rrXxtiy Vs ......-- • .A--.. ; ••; s >•. •.. * V . *^; •• . .•i X.*;: BAKER HEAOOWBROOK WOOOHILL HINIKAHOA IN HINIKAHOA OUT i.>:v • •. ; ; ....• ... ^ .•'.x .. CADMIUM (ug/1) •: ■;BAKER HEAOOWBROOK WOOOHILL HINIKAHOA IN HINIKAHOA OUT MERCURY (ug/I) BAKER HEAOOWBROOK WOOOHILL HINIKAHOA IN HINIKAHOA OUT • .’. :.a ; . a X.s '■■i' *•'‘...Tv ; .. . .. >.^;.sT ... . ; :.... . s <.f.- ' • • y Mv.,X> : ■ 4, y II; *> • ■;x V. • - ■ • V.-> • . i- VT.TX.; •. • :C • •. .s ■ T . •; ‘- \ ■ • / y ■ r: , sT • V • •r.. ....-. •... •% -V •A. • .'4 . . . - .‘.'-v. *■ .; -vf - ’ ............... ■ ;. - ■•> • '• • . ..;-V. . ■■ • •: ...... V X* A v-:.‘ r- X*:; - i* •• • .• •• :v.. • y ; * . * * - - . . . V-X.: 0.267 (0.640)• 40.00 - 2.00 0.440 (1.086)0.00 - 4.00 0.737 (1.404)0.00 - 4.80 0.850 (2.240)0.00 • 7.10 0.800 (2.432)0.00 - 9.00 ■ ' y. 0.373 (1.236)0.00 - 4.10 0.213 (0.568)0.00 - 1.80 0.516 (2.248)0.00 - 9.80 O.COO (0.000)0.00 - 0.00 0.000 (0.000)0.00 - 0.00 1.091 (3.618)V0.00 - 12.6 0.000 (0.00)' 0.00 - 0.00 0.000 (0.00)0.00 - 0.00 0.450 (1.423)0.00 - 4.50 0.000 (0.00)0.00 - 0.00 ••• 0.000 (0.00)0.00 - 0.00 0.500 (1.414)0.00 - 4.00 1.300 (2.830)0.00 - 8.00 0.000 (0.00)0.00 - 0.00 0.000 (0.00)0.00 - 0.00 0.000 (0.00)0.00 - 0.00 1.020 (3.234)0.00 - 7.50 0.060 (0.135)0.00 - 0.40 0.000 (0.00)0.00 - 0.00 0.000 (0.00)0.00 - 0.00 •-> ! . - ..y.vA •: • -•Y;-■:•.•• vv^tjsv •/>->- 11 15 19 TO .............................. ‘ ■ :-V.’ ; ^ax ; 4" ■ *. y r ;i: a>TV:a •' xTT^s. a'-: • • ■ • 15 ;T; v rT v: ijVv-vy 8 - - ;• A*. .• . 4>. --. s ,*y VA ^X| 10. jaSSfSsSs##^ 10 ;r::4y ;7..X ’• >< ;-yyf .f .f f ’--’: ; ; -• '• : : V*. > v« ............................ .V. • • . • * 9 ,r. ... • • *•>> x ;:. ; : . ■■. ■ ; s . V • .•*. : • ■ • • ..•> . • V •.. . . : .x V : • . • A'^ *. s ■■^v.. J.. > • . . s 1. ..''.. . '• -V •• •• 4,.; .^.. \........... ... , X ..: .V.* . ■ .rv: .... '•ix: ■'. >.... .: •.' ■ •>... ^ • ’•. •>. V • •.*■ •• • • K> A ;xc-Y ....xV: .•a. . • y. .'-V.-.. r,.. •.... .. •vvf ... 5 ’i * ; •• >■;..• ..... ••;. ••:. *5.- Table 7 Continued. Mean, standard deviation, and range of selected parameters in runoff from individual golf courses, 1994. Table 8. Significant differences (p< 0.05) between parameters at four golf course sites as determined by two way ANOVA procedures. I i I UJoz HIcr CE D O Oo h- LUocr IJU CL 50- 40- 30- 20- 10- *: DACONIL I -------—r BANNER xww (• ^MERCURY ' .7 CHIPCO HERBICIDES PARAMETER CADMIUM Figure 3. Percent occurrence of pesticides in golf course runoff samples, 1994. I ! I - I I I I J I I I I I I I I .% <’«S •:/:■ Vi?:lDiba^v ........................... ;:r'SlTE .{.-v:-;: : (*0 • • ■ ■;;, : '-••> y;:v TOTAL PHOSPHORUS vV-- V ■;/-:;'v .V;; ri ■..;; >yV.*••.!• . '.. •:. '•■ . ; y.^s ..: A: (LBS) PHOSPHORUS EXPORT (LBS/ACRE) TOTAL NITROGEN (LBS) NITROGEN EXPORT (LBS/ACRE) ■ * . •: •• <f* r '•V • X... BAKER .••^v;.j;:--..v/ .' : ' *• • •0.058 4.1 ir ’A*;! ■ HEADOWBROOICi •' i! 16 '.'i- ■ ■■■: ... WOOOHILL .: 3^3 : =- ^ 0.078 v.v . • • •.* \ • . -i /. ‘. y,'»\. i'" 0.09 r*'»’ •v.; - * ■ .••••: x A x'v" • ;x 22.5 X'"-; ^ •■•v ■■• • •.* %•x;--U.; vv-:.. , ■ •.,. .. .. y.::;; •....0.33 •■■ll 0.48 •.. .■■ .y. .'•■*.*»• • • . - . • • » ...V*. iv:'. . ; . .... .••• ' hiniwhoaMM^0.052 ■ 74.4:: 0.79 ■ A' ........... ;•.... .. . .>>••: v- .xxx. ; ;.< ■ ' ‘ • ■'; . ■•;. X.- ' V ■■•■« " ■' 18.5 .■.V^:Ag:' 0.6 ■AX':g:'g; i% ■?:■■'. •■• -t, x,:: ‘ A'-HEAM - V ■ • ' ■> ■■;•:••• x xvr.:.x :x-.... • >; JA;.- !'; AXxAi'iViX : . - - ;■ ■ - 'V Iv MINIKAHDA IH Vi:- ■■ ■ ■ ■•• -■-•*•••■ • ... .•;0.060 ■ . v*V ./ ! I“v^\ v:*. x-«- y • . • %:; ; ^ •••*: t!*. * •.•. .' .*. .-*0.13 1.54 . . ■;.: X..;.. * . ‘.r> ' . < ........... •t::: v ’g:’x ^ . -'""g *" iV:-^gAx:;AA“’:lg;kK^ ; . X. yXv..: ; . •••••. . -A -■' i:.. !• ♦ »*• ,.A-.‘.V.^ .; xi:* ,. •• y.: -315.3 1667.5 ;; V->; ".•.rg-g : -gAigA;gi_42-g:^ ' •-:g-:.' r^::y.'. -jjk. 0 . :A .^A '*’;* • • *■• V • ■’•< ’ •' Table 9. Total runoff and nutrient export from four golf courses in the TCMA, 1994 ;> FUKICIDE > Iw..-.- j;-; •; .* • ;' V.’ ’ \ "" ‘iS;cssss^»7«o . . .BAKER ,.:B.»*W»™ROOK :, W)ODHIli:;v^ CUPCO tip^di^rf ^ :•:- -—'. vtv- -¥®* ^:€^;r. :> •:■■• '•:■•• APPLIED TO COURSE (LBS) ■' STUDY AREA (ACRES) T-.< • ’ ; •-■-. TOTAL EXPORTED (LBS) PERCENT EXPORTED p< EXPORT RATE (LBS/ACRE) . . . OACONIL (Chlorothilonn) 2.3 47.6 0.00035 0.015 : : 0.00001 14 16.7 93.7 0.002 0.012 0.00002 >,• 20.55 ^30.9 0.0023 0.011 . ».• ; APPLIED TO COURSE (LBS) STUDY AREA (ACRES) TOTAL EXPORTED (LBS) .. PERCENT EXPORTED EXPORT RATE (LBS/ACRE) 9.9"^^• 47.6 0.0041 0.004 0.00001 0.00007 »* •. .V# /! .• -r • •' • ' j' :. • • ...; .x;i- '. . 77.3 0.00116 . : 0.0095 • V-.; 13.9 93.7 0.0012 0.01 0.00002 , ' * • • ■ • ^ •.. .A V'- •: VA .‘tea *•>! V ’ BANNER (Proplconazole) APPLIED TO COURSE (LBS) STUDY AREA (ACRES) TOTAL EXPORTED (LBS) PERCENT EXPORTED EXPORT RATE (LBS/ACRE) 0.31 : 47.6 0.0013 0.44 0.00003 ;• •> , .■.•.,■.•••> -: ■, . . .V. .. • * 106.8 30.9 0.0041 0.004 0.00013 6.3 30.9 0.0039 0.062 0.00010 574.2 137 0.068 0.012 0.00050 77.3 0.0194 0.0075 0.00017 V.\ . . , '' v.' 0.1255 0.00003 jfV .*• V‘. >;^..:.;..v..;;; ' •• •.' :t; v-'.-;:x... ^ . v ..M>.-... s • '>;.v ..-. -V ■ ... A- •v'-V-• V ' - ‘ > i % . '•■V X- ■ ^r'.. y^x ; ' V ^= . "V ;• . -• I I L 1. L LITERATURE CITED Bannerman, R. 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Potential movement of pesticides following application to golf courses. USGA Green Section Record 33:13-15. Spectrum Research, Inc. 1990. Environmental Issues Related to golf course construction and management: a literature search and review. A final report submitted to the United States Golf Association. 234pp. Sudo, m. and T. Kunimatsu. 1992. Characteristics of pesticides runoff from golf links. Wat. Sci-Tech. 25:11 85-92. I APPENDICES ril; f r Appendix A. Interquartile boxplots for means of parameters measured In golf course runoff from four sites in 1994. r' • < r L. ’VI '4. '■Vf 'e # Vi ' I 14 18 11 15 20 BAKER MINIKAHDA INLET WCXX)HILL MEADOWBROOK MINIKAHDA OLTT SITE Appendix A1.Total phosphorus interquartile boxplots showing median, 25th and 75th percentiles, and range of data from five sites in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, 1994. Asterisks represent data outliers. 4 li r r I I • 2.5 D) E 0^o X Q. (O O Q. UJ CQ O CO 1.5 1.0 .5 BAKER 18 11 15 MEADOWBROOK MINIKAHDA IN MINIKAHDA OUT 20 WOODHILL SITE Appendix A2.Soluble reactive phosphorus interquartile boxplots showing median, 25th and 75th percentiles, and range of data from five sites in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, 1994. Asterisks represent data outliers. 39 O) E z LU Oo X <o U1 2 o h- 18 11 15 MEADOWBROOK MINIKAHDA IN MINIKAHDA OUT 21 WOODHILL SITE Appendix A3.Total l^eldahl nitrogen interquartile boxpiots showing rriedian, 25th and 75th percentiles, and range of data from five sites in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, 19S4. Asterisks represent data outliers. I I o> E I < Zos < I r I I I i L L L L BAKER 18 10 14 MEADOWBROOK MINIKAHDA IN MINIKAHDA OUT HILL SITE Appendix A4 Ammonia nitrogen interquartile boxplots showing median, 25th and 75th percentiles, and range of data from five sites In the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, 1994. Asterisks represent data outliers. Appendix A5.Nitrate and nitrite nitrogen interquartile boxplots showing median, 25th and 75th percentiles, and range of data from five sites in the Twin Cities MeTopolitan Area, 1994. Asterisks represent data outliers. I F ] 1 I I 1 J I I J I f f r \ I { [ f ol- 500.0 400.0 OQ B (0 Qbi 300.0 O CO O IIIoz UJ CL <0 -100.0 200.0 100.0 15 9 10 16 MEADOWBROOK MINIKAHDAIN MINIKAHDAOUT WOODHILL r* SITE Appendix A6.Total suspended solids interquartile boxplots showing median, 25th and 75th percentiles, and range of data from five sites in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, 1994. Asterisks represent data outliers. 1200.0 T- 1000.0 £ CO9 O COo UJ 8 COo O'I- 800.0 600.0 400.0 200.0 * « • t . • » » • •>* ••••>» y • • • • • • ♦ • • • ■ • • • •• . .V - - *••• • •••« •/• •.• ......... • * 0.0 N«12 14 9 11 18 BAKER MEADOWBROCK MINIKAHDAIN MINIKAHDA OLTT WOODHILL SITE Appendix A7.Total dissolved solids interquartile boxplots showing median, 25th and 75th percentiles, and range of data from five sites in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, 1994. Asterisks represent data outliers. r r I I I I 1600.0 1400.0 1200.0- 1000.0 > C 800.0 K— O ozoo 600.0 400.0 200.0 12 BAKER 13 8 12 17 MEADOWBR(X)K MINIKAHDAIN MINIKAHDAOUT WOODHILL SITE Appendix A8.Conductivity interquartile boxplots showing median, 25th and 75th percentiles, and range of data from five sites in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, i994. Asterisks represent data outliers. BAKER 14 8 1?. MEADOWBROOK MINIKAHDA IN MINIKAHDA OUT SITE 20 WOODHILL I Appendix A9.pH interquartile boxplots showing median, 25th and 75th percentiles, and range of data from five sites in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, 1994. Asterisks represent data outliers. I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 1 I 10.0 T If 11 I ^ 15 10 14 19 MEADOWBROOK MINIKAHDAIN MINIKAHDAOUT WCXODHILL SITE Appendix A10.DACONIL® interquartile boxplots showing median, 25th and 75th percentiles, and range of data from five sites in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, 1994. Asterisks represent data outliers. r i I » ♦ 1-4 I I I j I I j I I I I I I 12.0 O 3 oo CL I I L 11 15 10 14 19 BAKER MEADOWBRCX)K MINIKAHDAIN MINIKAHDAOUT WOODHILL 4 SITE Appendix A12.CHIPGO® interquartile boxplots showing median, 25th and 75th percentiles tnd range of data from Pve sites in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, 1994. Asterisks represent data outliers. Appendix A13.Mercury interquartile boxplots showing median, 25th and 75th percentiles, and range of data from five sites in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, 1994. Asterisks represent data outliers. r r Appendix A14.Cadmium interquartile boxplots showing median, 25th and 75th percentiles, and range of data from five sites in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, 19S4. Asterisks represent data outliers. L 1 f ■ F; : ir >tY ' Ir Appendix B. 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D» 9 -n 9 ID O Dl -D -h «i* 9 -h t CT 01 In p bi z 0 1 Jps orr “6* 8 CO3 os 3. s S sSsiiSSs § t 0.460.40.661.10.260.170.722.40.910.170.210.550,230.310.28ooo o gag Si CD3 ? s s £to h o 7.11.41.41.2o 14 c i 'cCD3 RSiSsSSti^SAStiljBSVbg ^ H >1 01 ^ Ui In b ^ In *-• U Cl Oi -A Oi o ^ M 01 MO 8a£8i:;a8 S8&8 01 01 01 01 M C» M 01 M M!s2saai:s2ais;8 7.13MMpMpMMMp M isj M b ui Ki c» b szw 01 MM M 5 !S£S Bsiiggsss ;;mm^3496725031093865362557213532404697242642811581034459544785881505732826466739202« unum O IN o o p> O Oooo oooookibb ooo oooo r* :* P MOOlaOOOM oo i bu OOOOOOO O o3 O R REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION on.. DATE: February 6 ’TOyifev , ITEM NO: ^ Department Approval: Name Ron Moorse Title City Administrator Administrator Reviewed:Agenda Section: City Administrator's Report Item Description: Acceptance of Feasibility Study and Scheduling of Public Hearing for Bay Ridge Sewer Project Attachments: 1. Feasibility report for the Bay Ridge sanitary sew'er improvement 2. Resolution call for a public hearing on the Bay Ridge sewer project The city is in receipt of the City Engineer’s feasibility report for the Bay Ridge sanitary sewer improvements. The next step in the process is for the City Council to adopt a resolution accepting the feasibility report and calling for a public hearing. A resolution accomplishing that step is attached. As part of adopting the resolution the Council needs to select a date and lime for the public hearing. In order to facilitate construction in 1997, it is important the approval process for both the Bay Ridge and Bracketts Point projects proceed as quickly as possible. The earliest Council meeting at which the public hearing could be held is on March 10. The Council has planned to interview Park Commission candidates at the March 10 meeting. It w'ould be possible to begin the interviews at 6:30 p.m. and schedule the public hearings for 8:00 and 9:00 p.m. Another option would be to schedule one or both of the public hearings on a separate evening. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to adopt a resolution accepting the feasibility report for the Bay Ridge sanitary sewer improvement and scheduling a public hearing regarding the improvement. n M«r in—• -tltr« I •P—--■«ii tfr it A RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON BAY RIDGE SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 3764 of the Council adopted Septembe 1996, a report has been prepared by the City Engineer in reference to the Bay Ridge sanitary se’ improvement, and this report was received by the Council of February 10, 1997; and WHEREAS, the report provides infomiation regarding whether the proposed pro is necessary', cost effective, and feasible. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Oro Minnesota: 1.The Council will consider the installation of such sanitary sewer improvement in accorda with the report and the assessment of abutting property for all or a portion of the cost of improvement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429 at an estimated total cost of improvement of $235,592. A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement cn the __________, 1997 in the Council Chambers, 2750 Kelley Parkway, at____p m. and Clerk shall give mailed and published notice of such hearing and improvement as requi by law. Adopted by the City Council this 10th day of February’, 1997. ATTEST:Gabriel Jabbour, Mayor Dorothy M. Hallin, City Clerk •4-60N&STR00 AND ASSOCIATES ©612 6361311 02/06/97 14:02 (3 :02/17 N0:654 L February 5,1997 Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Orono PO Box 66 Crystal Bay. MN 55323 0066 Feasibility Report Bay Ridge Sanitary Sewer Extension Our File No. 13991 Dear Mayor and Council: Enclosed, for your review is our preliminary report on the Sanitary Sewer Extension for the Bay Ridge neighborhood. This area is located near the intersection of County Road 51 and County Road 15. This report de.scribe.s the sanitary sewer improvements necessary to provide municipal sanitary' sewer service to the Bay Ridge area. Cost estimates for the proposed improvement.s are prc.scnted in the Appendices. We would be pleased to discuss this report further with the City Council or City staff at any mutually convenient time. Respectfully submitted. BONESTROO. ROSENE. ANDERLIK AND ASSOCIATES. INC. Tom P. Kellogg I hereby certify that this report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that 1 am a duly Registered Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota Glenn R. Cook, P.E. Date; Fcbfuary 5.1997 Reg. No. 9451 . m, j w.. irr'.'W'iien'v BONESTROO AND ASSOCIATES ^612 6361311 02/06/97 14:02 0 :03/17 NO:65#> Table of Contents Letter of Transmittal Paye No 1. Table of Contents 1.Introduction Figure 1 • Location Plan n. Summary and Recommendations Table 1 - Cost Summary 2. 3. 4. 5. 5. in. Sanitary Sewer Figure 2 • Bay Ridge 6. 7. tv. Cost Analysis Table 2 - Cost Summary 8. 8. --60NESTR00 AND ASSOCIATES ^ 612 6361311 02/06/97 14:02 0 :04/17 NO:654 I. Introduction The City Council has requested this report to determine the feasibility of constructing sanitary sewer improvements for the Boy Ridge area, as shown on Figure I. The lots in the area are generally small and it is difficult for the homeowners to provide a suitable area for replacing their on-site systems. The City of Orono conducted a study to determine if there were neighborhoods in Orono which should be provided with municipal sewer rather than have the neighborhoods upgrade their existing septic systems. Bay Ridge was one of the ten identified Orono neighborhoods designated as “rural” (unsewered) area. The smaller lot sizes, proximity to lake shore and other factors suggest municipal sewer .service is preferable to long term septic system usage in the Bay Ridge area. It is estimated that 45% of the existing septic .systems in Bay Ridge will need to be upgraded. The City has held neighborhootl meetings with the residents to attain input and develop a workable solution for solving the problem. The Bay Ridge residents have requested sewer, conditioned on a lake side location. This report describes the sanitary improvements required to completely serve the development. The proposed sanitary sewer and force main improvements are presented on Figure 2. The costs of the proposed improvements are presented in the appendices and a cost summary is presented in the Cost Analysis section. Sanitary Sewer Improvements mi BONESTROO AND ASSOCIATES ^612 6361311 02/06/97 14:02 0 :05/17 NO:65«i^ LOCATION PLAN ORONO. MINNESOTA SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FIGURE 1 Bonattroo Roaana Andarfik 4 Aatoeiatat 1J990R02 Owe JA^J 100 7 COMM; 1J990 ^BONESTROO AND ASSOCIATES ^612 6361311 02/06/97 14:02 0 :06/17 N0:654 II. Summary and Recommendations The construction of sanitary sewer and force main to serve the Bay Ridge area is feasible from an engineering standpoint. The project is necessary because of the potential pollution problems to Lake Minnetonka and the surrounding watershed. The capital cost a.s well a.s operation and maintenance costs have been considered in determining that the project is cost effective. The cost of these improvements are interrelated and should be assigned equitably between all propertie.s. The following recommendations are presented for consideration by the Orono City Council: 1. 2. 3. That this Report be adopted as the guide for installation of *anitary sewer in the Bay Ridge area. That the City conduct a legal and fiscal review of the proposed project prior to the public hearing. That a public hearing be hetd on the proposed improvements. The following estimates should be u.sed for hearing purpose.^: Table 1. Cost Summary Item Estlnuited Cost Trunk Facilities $150,624 Lateral Facilitie.s 84,968 Total $235,592 There are 8 units proposed to be assessed for the lateral improvements and 16 units to be associated- for4atefaHmprovcmcnts. Sanitary Sewer Improvements BONESTROO AND ASSOCIATES ©612 6361311 02/06/97 14:02 0 :07/17 N0:654 III. Sanitary Sewer The proposed sanitary sewer for the Bay Ridge area is shown on Figure 2. From the review of the project site, the route.s .shown on the figures are recommended from a construction standpoint. The Bay Ridge area would be served by an 8" gravity sewer installed between the existing homes and County Road IS (Shoreline E>rive). A lift station would be constructed approximately 250 feet south of Bay Ridge near the intersection of the Hartwood private drive and County Road 15. This location would allow for future .service to the Hartwood neighborhood. A 4“ forcemain would be installed from the lift station north to County Road 31 (North Shore Drive). The forcemain would be connected to an existing MCES forcemain on North Shore Drive. An option to locate the sewer .sy.stem on Bay Ridge Road would not significantly change the cost of the project. This option is not feasible due to property owner opposition. Sewer service for each home would consi.st of u 4-inch PVC line. Services will be extended toward each home a di.stance of approximately 20 feet from the wye. The property owners would be responsible for the connection to the service. The project will generally be con.'virucicd on private property. The alignment shown on Figure 2 will require permanent and construction easements. Detailed eost estimates for the sanitary sewer improvements are presented in the Appendices. Sanitary Sewer Improvements .7 4 i •^ONESTROO AND ASSOCIATES ^ 612 6361311 02/06/97 1A:02 0 :08/17 NO:65 A BAY RIDGE ORONO. MINNESOTA SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FIGURE 2 Boneatroo Rotene Anderlik & Asaociatoa l39MAr>\ 1 J9XXKO'2/3/97 COMM. :3991 BONESTROO AND ASSOCIATES ^612 6361311 02/06/97 14:02 g :09/17 NO:65^ IV. Cost Analysis Detailed cost eslimate.s for the proposed improvements are presented in the appendices. These costs include a 5 percent contingency, a 15 percent allowance for design, inspection, legal, and administration costs, and a 5 percent allowance for capitalized interest and bonding costs during construction. The costs are based on 1997 construction. The ENR index for January, 1997 is 5751. A summary of the estimated costs for the proposed improvement.s is presented in Table 2. Table 2. Summary Item Estimated Coct Buy Ridge Sanitary Sewer Laterals $ 84,968 Trunk Facilities 150,624 Total Project $235,592 The cost estimates do not include easement cost.s that could be incurred on the project. A total of si.xteen unit.s would be ser\cd in the Bay Ridge/Hartwood .are.'ts, eight of which are in the Bay Ridge neighborhood. It is recommended that the trunk cost.s be assessed uniformly over the area to be served. This results in a trunk charge of $9,414 00 for each of the 16 units in the combined service areas. The City would be responsible for $75,312.00 (8 x $9,414.00) until the Hartwood system is constructed. Lateral costs of SI0.621.00 would be assessed to the Bay Ridge property owners for each of the 8 units being served Sanitary Sewer Improvements a -“BONeSTROO AND ASSOCIATES ©612 6361311 02/06/97 14:02 0 :10/17 N0:654 V. Project Schedule D»tc Erent February, 1997 Publish and mail notice of public hearing March. 1997 Public hearing March, 1997 Order preparation of plans and specifications May. 1997 Plans and specifications complete May, 1997 Advertise for bids June, 1997 Open bids June, 1997 Assessment hearing July, 1997 Award construction contract July. 1997 Begin construction October, 1997 Complete construction Sanitary Sevier Improvements BONESTROO AND ASSOCIATES ^612 6361311 02/06/97 14:02 |3 :11/17 NO:65n APPENDICES ^BONESTROO AND ASSOCIATES ^612 6361311 02/06/97 14:02 0 :12/17 N0:654 APPENDIX A CITY OF ORONO BAY RIDQE SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FILE NO. 13991 Lateral Sanitary Sawar PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE ITEM UNIT EST. QUANTITY UNIT PRICE 8“ PVC, SDR 35, 0'-8 ‘deep 8* PVC, SDR 35, 6*-10*deep Improved pipe foundation, per 6" inc. Mechanical trench compaction Standard sanitary manhole Manhole overdepth 8* X 4* wye 4" PVC, SDR 35, sewer service Silt fence Sodding w/topsoil Clearing and grubbing Remove and replace fence Landscaping_________________ Estimated Construction Cost +5% contingencies +15% design, inspection, admin +5% capitalized interest & bonding Total Estimated Cost LF LF LF LF EA LF EA LF LF SY LS LF LS 325 755 1,080 1,080 3 3.1 8 240 1.500 4.500 1 200 1 $20.00 22.00 1.20 1.00 1,500.00 100.00 40.00 10.00 2.00 2.00 5,000.00 10.00 15,000.00 EST. COST $6,500 16,610 1,296 1,080 4.500 310 320 2,400 3.000 9.000 5.000 2.000 15,000 $67,016 3,351 $70,367 10,555 $60,922 4,046 $$4,96$ 1399IAPP.WB2 A-1 BONESTROO AND ASSOCIATES ^612 6361311 02/06/97 14:02 0 :13/17 NO:654 Lift SMton mnd Forc*mmln PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE ITEM UNIT EST. UNIT QUANTITY PRICE EST. COST Lift station EA 1 90,000.00 ^90,000 4* PVC, DR25 forcemain 4" PVC, DR 25 forcemain- LF 1,250 12.00 15,000 directional bore LF 60 40.00 2,400 Connect to MCES forcemain EA 1 5,000.00 5,000 Transplant tree EA 2 300.00 600 Sodding with topsoil SY 650 2.00 1,300 Seeding wAopsoll, mulch, fertilizer AC 0.50 3,000.00 1,500 Landscaolna LS 1 3.000.00 3.000 Estimated Construction Cost contingGncies +15% design, Inspection, admin +5% capitalized interest & bonding Total Estimated Cost $118,800 5.940 $124,740 16,711 $143,451 7,173 $160,624 I.19QIAPP.WB2 4 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION COUt^Ql DATE: Februirf g, ^g7 ITEM NO: ^'TV'Op i997 Department Approval: Name Ron Moorse Title City Administrator Administrator Reviewed:Agenda Section: City Administrator's Report Item Description: Acceptance of Feasibility Study and Scheduling of Public Hearing for Bracketts Point Sewer Project Attachments: 1. Feasibility report for the Bracketts Point sanitary sewer improvement 2. Resolution calling for a public hearing on the Bracketts Point sewer project The city is in receipt of the City Engineer's feasibility report for the Bracketts Point sanitary sewer improvements. The next step in the process is for the City Council to adopt a resolution accepting the feasibility report and calling for a public hearing. A resolution accomplishing that step is attached. As part of adopting the resolution the Council needs to select a date and time for the public hearing. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to adopt a resolution accepting the feasibility report for the Bracketts Point sanitary sewer improvement and scheduling a public hearing regarding the improvement.1 A RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON BRACKETTS POINT SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 3764 of the Council adopted September 9, 1996, a report has been prepared by the City Engineer in reference to the Bracketts Point sanitary sewer improvement, and this report was received by the Council of February 10, 1997; and WHEREAS, the report provides infomiation regarding whether the proposed project is necessary, cost effective, and feasible. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Orono, Minnesota: 1.The Council will consider the installation of such sanitary sewer improvement in accordance witit the report and the assessment of abutting property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429 at an estimated total cost of the improvement of $424,789. 2.A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement on the __________, 1997 in the Council Chambers, 2750 Kelley Parkway, at_ _____ day of _ p.m. and the Clerk shall give mailed and published notice of such hearing and improvement as required b}' law. Adopted by the City Council this 10th day of February, 1997. ATTEST:Gabriel Jabbour, Mayor Dorothy M. Hallin, City Clerk January 30, 1997 Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Orono PO Box 66 Crystal Bay, MN 55323-0066 Re: Feasibility Report Bracketts Point Sanitary Sewer Extension Our File No. 13990 Dear Mayor and Council: Enclosed, for your review is our preliminary report on the Sanitary Sewer Extension for the Bracketts Point area in Orono. This development is located on Bracketts Point Road south of County Road 15. This report describes the sanitary sewer improvements necessary to provide municipal sanitary sewer service to this area. Cost estimates for the proposed improvements are presented in the Appendices. We would be pleased to discuss this report further with the City Council or City staff at any mutually convenient time. Respectfully submitted, BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERUK AND ASSOCIATES. INC. Tom P. Kellogg I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Registered Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota. Glenn R. Cook, P.E. Date: January 30. 1997 Reg. No. 9451 Table of Contents Letter of Transmittal Table of Contents I. Introduction Figure I - Location Plan n. Summary and Recommendations Table 1 - Cost Summary in. Sanitary Sewer Figure 2 - Bracketts Point Figure 3 - Bracketts Point, Alternate Design rV. Cost Analysis Table 2 - Cost Summary V. Project Schedule Appendix A - Bracketts Point Appendix B - Bracketts Point - Alternate Bracketts Point Sanitary Sewer Improvements Page No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 5. 6. 8. 9. 10. 10. 11. A-1 B-1 i I. Introduction The City Council has requested this report to determine the feasibility of constructing sanitary sewer improvements for the Bracketts Point area, as shown on Figure 1. The lots are located in shoreland making it difficult for homeowners to meet the 3 foot separation between the seasonal water table and their septic system. The City of Orono conducted a study to determine if there were neighborhoods in Orono which should be provided with municipal sewer rather than have the neighborhoods upgrade their existing septic systems. Bracketts Point was one of the ten identified neighborhoods in Orono designated as “rural” (unsewered) area. Bracketts Point ’s proximity to lake shore is the primary factor that suggests municipal sewer service is preferable to long term septic system usage. Presently, 50% of the existing on-site systems are non-conforming and 29% of the property owners on Bracketts Point have no alternate site available. The City held a neighborhood meeting with the residents to attain input and develop a workable solution for solving the problem. A majority of the residents have signed a petition to bring sanitary sewer to their neighborhood. This report describes the sanitary improvements required to completely serve Bracketts Point. The proposed sanitary sewer and force main improvements are presented on Figure 2. The costs of the proposed improvements are presented in the appendices and a cost summary is presented in the Cost Analysis section. Bracketts Point Sanitary Sewer Improvements LOCATION PLAN ORONO. MINNESOTA SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS 1J990R02DWC JAN. 1997 FIGURE 1 Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik 4 Associates COMM.: U990 u (O XI oocc u 10too D:d O <m s:mz H (/) zH •Ti C)c 7)m u to xj ooc u 10<oo Tl Mt/If o m 2:mz i/j I >r* m;dz5m om\n oz 31 o 70m s Nl occ u 10<oo 2 § u > 0 < m mz H (/> 1 Hm 7)z > om oz z H 3 Oc;dm II. Summary and Recommendations The construction of sanitary sewer and force main to serve Bracketts Point area is feasible from an engineering standpoint. The project is necessary because of the potential pollution problems to Lake Minnetonka. The capital cost as well as operation and maintenance costs have been considered in determining that the project is cost effective. The cost of these improvements are interrelated and should be assigned equitably between all properties. The following recommendations are presented for consideration by the Orono City Council: 1. 2. 3. That this Report be adopted as the guide for installation of sanitary sewer in the Bracketts Point area. That the City conduct a legal and fiscal review of the proposed project prior to the public hearing. That a public hearing be held on the proposed improvements. The following estimates should be used for hearing purposes: Table 1. Cost Summary Item Estimated Cost Trunk Facilities $117,532 Sanitary Sewer Laterals $141,894 Street Surfacing $165,363 Total $424,789 There are 15 units proposed to be assessed for the trunk and lateral improvements. Bracketts Point Sanitary Sewer Improvements III. Sanitary Sewer The proposed sanitary sewer for the Bracketts Point area is shown on Figure 2. A review of the project site indicates the routes shown on the figures are recommended from a construction standpoint. The Bracketts Point area would be served by construction of a lift station located approximately 600 feet south of County Road 15 on Bracketts Point Road. A force main would be installed along Bracketts Point Road north to County Road 15 (Shoreline Drive) and connected to an existing MCES force main. Gravity sewer will cany all flows to the lift station. The property located on the east side of the project (see Figure 2, property 11) will need to be served by a residential lift station due to the elevation of the existing structure. All other properties within the project will have gravity services. An alternate design for the sanitary sewer south of the proposed lift station is shown in Figure 3. Properties in the south half of Bracketts Point would be served by individual grinder pumps. A force main would be installed on the east side of the roadway north to the lift station. This alternate design would decrease the initial cost of the project slightly. Grinder pump operation and maintenance would be the responsibility of the property owner. A cost estimate for the alternate design is included in the appendix. Sewer service for each home will consist of a 4-inch PVC line. Services will be extended to the property line. The property owners will be responsible for the connection to the service. The City will provide a grinder pump station as part of the overall project cost for the properly owners that cannot be served by gravity. The installation of the grinder pump will be a responsiblity of the property owner. The project will generally be constructed within the right-of-way of existing streets where possible, but the alignments selected and shown on Figure 2 will require some permanent and temporary' easements to allow for construction. The streets will be restored to 22 feet wide with 1 Vr inches of bituminous wear course, 2 inches of bituminous base course, 8 inches of aggregate base, 100 % crushed material and geotextile stabilization fabric. Detailed cost estimates for the sanitary’ sewer improvements are presented in the Appendices. Bracketts Point Sanitary Sewer Improvements 8 L. IV. Cost Analysis Detailed cost estimates for the proposed improvements are presented in the appendices. These costs include a 5 percent contingency, a 15 percent allowance for design, inspection, legal, and administration costs, and a 5 percent allowance for capitalized interest and bonding costs during construction. The costs are based on 1996 construction. The ENR index for January, 1997 is 5,751. A summary of the estimated costs for the proposed improvements is presented in Table 2. 1 Table 2. Summary Item Estimated Cost Bracketts Point Sanitary Sewer Laterals $141,894 Trunk Facilities $117,532 Street Surfacing $165,363 Total Project $424,789 The cost estimates do not include easement costs that could be incurred on the project. It is recommended that the trunk and lateral costs be assessed uniformly over the area to be served, based on the number of services to each property. This results in a trunk and lateral charge of $28,319 for each of the 15 services. Bracketts Point Sanitary Sewer Improvements APPENDICES A '1 APPENDIX A CITY OF ORONO BRACKETTS POINT SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FILE NO. 13990 Lateral Sanitary Sewer PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE ITEM UNIT EST. QUANTITY UNIT PRICE Estimated Construction Cost +5% contingencies +15% design, inspection, admin +5% capitalized interest & bonding Total Estimated Cost 13990APP.WB2 A-1 EST. COST 8" PVC, SDR 35, 0'-8'deep LF 740 $20.00 $14,800 8" PVC. SDR 35. 8'-10'deep LF 215 22.00 4,730 8" PVC, SDR 35, 10*-12*deep LF 910 24.00 21,840 8“ PVC, SDR 35, 12'-14’ deep LF 755 26.00 19,630 8" PVC, SDR 35. 14'-16’ deep LF 275 28.00 7,700 8" PVC, SDR 35, 16 ’-18' deep LF 130 30.00 3,900 Improved pipe foundation, per 6 “ inc.LF 3,025 1.20 3,630 Mechanical trench compaction LF 3,025 1.00 3,025 Standard sanitary manhole EA 14 1,500.00 21,000 Manhole overdepth LF 35.6 100.00 3,560 8" X 4" wye EA 15 40.00 600 Residential lift station EA 1 3,000.00 3,000 4" PVC, SDR 35, sewer service LF 450 10.00 4,500 $111,915 5,596 $117,511 17,627 $135,137 6,757 $141,894 i__ street Reconstruction PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE ITEM UNIT EST. UNIT QUANTITY PRICE Clearing and grubbing Driveway restoration Sawcut bituminous Remove bituminous Common excavation Subgrade preparation Cl. 5 aggregate base Type 31 bituminous base course Type 41 bituminous wear course Bituminous material for tack Silt fence Sodding with topsoil Seeding w/topsoil, mulch, fertilizer Landscaping Geotextile fabric LS SY LF SY CY SY TN TN TN GL LF SY AC LS SY 1 600 250 4.500 1,800 4,400 2.500 525 400 325 900 10,000 0.40 1 4,400 2,000.00 15.00 1.00 2.00 5.00 1.00 12.00 29.00 31.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3,000.00 10,000.00 1.25 Estimated Construction Cost +5% contingencies +15% design, inspection, admin +5% capitalized interest & bonding Total Estimated Cost 13990APP.WB2 A-2 EST. COST 2,000 9,000 250 9,000 9,000 4,400 30.000 15,225 12,400 650 1,800 20.000 1,200 10,000 5,500 $130,425 6,521 $136,946 20,542 $157,488 7,874 $165,363 knm vi t'' t—AU.l'l Lift Station and Forcemain PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMA TE ITEM UNIT EST. QUANTITY UNIT PRICE EST. COST Lift station EA 1 75,000.00 75,000 4' PVC, DR25 forcemain LF 600 12.00 7,200 T ransplant tree EA 1 5,000.00 5,000 Sodding with topsoil SY 200 2.50 500 Connect to existing force main EA 1 5,000.00 5,000 Estimated Construction Cost +5% contingencies •f15% design, inspection, admin ■1-5% capitalized interest & bonding Total Estimated Cost I3990APP.WB2 $92,700 4,635 $97,335 14.600 $111,935 5,597 $117,532 APPENDIX B CITY OF ORONO BRACKETTS POINT SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS - ALTERNATE FILE NO. 13990 Lateral Sanitary Sewer PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE ITEM UNIT EST. QUANTITY UNIT PRICE EST. COST 8“ PVC, SDR 35. 0 ’-8*deep LF 450 $20.00 $9,000 8" PVC, SDR 35, 8'-10'deep LF 285 22.00 6,270 8" PVC, SDR 35,10 ’-12'deep LF 660 24.00 15,840 8" PVC, SDR 35, 12’-14‘ deep LF 281 26.00 7,306 8" PVC, SDR 35, 14'-16' deep LF 86 28.00 2,408 Improved pipe foundation, per 6" Inc.LF 1,762 1.20 2,114 Mechanical trench compaction LF 1,762 1.00 1,762 Standard sanitary manhole EA 10 1,500.00 15,000 Manhole overdepth LF 19.5 100.00 1,950 8" X 4“ wye EA 15 40.00 600 Residential lift station EA 6 3,000.00 18,000 4" PVC, SDR 35, sewer service LF 300 10.00 3,000 2“ PVC, serv. force main LF 2,500 20.00 50,000 1-1/2" PVC force main LF 250 18.00 4,500 Estimated Construction Cost +5% contingencies +15% design, inspection, admin +5% capitalized interest & bonding Total Estimated Cost $137,750 6,888 $144,638 21j696 $166,334 8,317 $174,650 I3990APP.WB2 street Reconstruction PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE ITEM EST. UNIT UNIT QUANTITY PRICE Clearing and grubbing Driveway restoration Sawcut bituminous Remove bituminous Common excavation Subgrade preparation Cl. 5 aggregate base Type 31 bituminous base course Type 41 bituminous wear course Bituminous material for tack Silt fence Sodding with topsoil Seeding w/topsoil, mulch, fertilizer Landscaping Geotextile fabric LS SY LF SY CY SY TN TN TN GL LF SY AC LS SY 1 600 250 3.000 1,100 3,100 1,500 330 250 200 900 6.000 0.40 1 3,100 2,000.00 15.00 1.00 2.00 5.00 1.00 12.00 29.00 31.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.000. 00 5.000. 00 1.25 Estimated Construction Cost +5% contingencies +15% design, inspection, admin +5% capitalized interest & bonding Total Estimated Cost EST. COST 2,000 9.000 250 6.000 5,500 3,100 18,000 9,570 7,750 400 1,800 12,000 1,200 5,000 3,875 $85,445 4,272 $89,717 13,458 $103,175 5,159 $108,334 13990APP.WB2 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION io DATE: Februar/^0||j^7 ITEM NO Department Approval: Name Ron Moorse Title Citv Administrator Administrator Reviewed:Agenda Section: City Administrator ’s Report Item Description: Change Order #2 for Willow Drive Improvements and Change Order #1 for Old Crystal Bay Road Walkway ______________________________________________________________ Attachments: 1. Letters from Bonestroo Explaining the Need for the Change Orders 2. Change Order Documents Change Order #2 to the Willow Drive Improvement 1. Change Order #2 includes two items: Additional excavation to remove unsuitable base material discovered in the roadway. The additional cost is $6,110. 2. Additional shouldering material to protect the edge of the bituminous overlay. Cost $2,830. The total change order is $8,940. This amount is 5.4% of the prior contract amount. The city's policy and procedure regarding change orders is that change orders must be approved by the City Council prior to authorizing additional work and expenditures, unless the delay for the processing of llie change order would result in a significant problem or additional costs for the project. This change order was not processed prior to the additional work and expenditures being authorized for the following reasons. In the case of the additional excavation, when the road was opened for the reconstruction and the unsuitable material was found, it was important to remove the unsuitable material so that the road could be closed-up as soon as possible. In the case of the additional shouldering material, it was important to have the shouldering material in place to protect the new pavement as soon as possible. Although in this case it made sense to pre-authorize the work to proceed, the change order should then have been processed for the next Council meeting so tiiat the Council was kept up to date regarding the project. This has been made clear to the consulting engineer. Change Order - Old Crystal Bav Road Walkway The Old Crystal Bay Road Walkway Change Order reflects a change from a ditch section to a curb section for a portion of the walkway project. The design change was made due to the T 1 Request for Council Action continued Page 2 of 2 February 6,1997 Change Order #1 for Willow Drive Improvements property owner’s unwillingness to provide a permanent easement for the trail. The decision to change the design was based on three factors. 1. A curb section would enable the trail to be constructed without a permanent easement. 2.The curb section would match the section used for the segment of trail adjacent to the Minnich property directly to the south. 3.Although the design change would cause additional construction costs, these would be offset by the savings resulting from the elimination of the need to acquire a permanent easement. The cost of a negotiated permanent easement would have been approximately $6,000-7,000. The cost of the easement, including legal fees if the acquisition required condemnation, would have exceeded $10,000. Because the design change was to result in additional construction costs, a change order with the explanation provided above should have been brought to the Council at the earliest possible time. As indicated in the attached letter from Bonestroo the additional cost informs*' m was i-y'.splaced ;n Bonestroo's office which caused a very substantial delay in processing th order. Staff have met with Bonestroo staff to reiterate the importance of proper and timely follow through regarding change orders. The city's new Public Services Director/City Engineer will closely monitor all future projects to ensure this process is followed. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to approve change order for the Willow Drive Municipal State Aid improvements in the amount of $8,940, and to approve change order #1 for the Old Crystal Bay Road Walkway in the amount of $9,614.80 .................... 1 1/1 Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik& I Associates Engineers & Architects Bonestroo. Rosene. Anaerhk ^no Associates, tnc is <*n Affirmative Action Squint Opportunity Bmployer Pnnop^fs Otto G Bonestroo. PE • Joseph C AnOe'iik. PE « V.urvm L Sorv^il*!. PE • RiCh^rO E Turner. PE • Cienn R Cook. Pi • Thor^*^: E Noycs. PE • RoPert G Schunicnt. P£ • Jerry A Bourdon. PE • Rooerc W Rosene. PE ^r.a Susan .vs Eoeriin. C PA.. Senior Consultants Associate Principals Howard A Sanford. PE • Keitn a Gordon. PE • RoOert R Pfefferie. PE • Ricnard W Foster. PE • Oavrd O Los^ota PE • RcPert C Russek. Al A • Mark A. Hanson. PE • Michael T. Rautmann, PE • Ted K Field PE • Kenrern P. Anderson. P£ • Mark R, Rolfs. P£. • Sidney P Williamson. PE L S • Robert F Kotsmitn Offices St Paul Rochester Wiiimar and St Cioud VN • Mequon Wl January 28, 1997 City of Orono P.O. Box 66. Crystal Bay, MN 55323 Itf- ^Otk -rl nni^'rrsttm' ♦ Attn: Greg Gappa Director of Public Services Re: Willow Drive SAP 152-101-11 Our File No. 13962 Dear Greg: Enclosed please find change order No. 2 for the Willow Drive Municipal State Aid Improvements. This change order provides for additional common excavation and aggregate shouldering material. Unsuitable material (muck and black dirt) was encountered beneath the existing roadway and was removed and disposed. No soil borings were taken prior to construction. It was assumed that the existing roadv/ay had been constructed on good material. Change order No. 1 was added to the contract to overlay Willow Drive from the north end of this project to CSAH 6. After the bituminous surface was placed it was necessary to place shouldering material to protect the pavement edge. Cost associated with this work is refundable by State Aid. We recommend the City approve change order #2 in the amount of $8,940 If you have any questions, please contact me. Yoi ven larlan M. Olson HMO:gs Enclosure 2335 West Highway 36 ■ St. Paul. MN 55113-3898 ■ 612-636-4600 w biginccn&A/cftftcct Bonestroo Rosoie Anderlik& Associates Owner: City of Orono, P.O. Box 66. Crystal Bay. MN 55323 Contractor: Buffalo Bituminous. Inc.. P.O. Box 337, Buffalo. MN 55313 Bond Co. Date January 8,1997 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 MUNICIPAL STATE AID IMPROVEMENTS WILLOW DRIVE (SAP 152-101-11) File No. 13962 Description of Work This change order provides for additional common excavation and shouldering material. Unsuitable material was discovered in the roadway and was removed and disposed of. Additional shouldering material was used to protect the edge of the bituminous overlay. The following items are to be added to the contract: No. Item Unit Contract Quantity Unit Price Total Amount 2105.501 Common excavation 2221.501 Aggregate shouldering. Class 8, 100% crushed quarry rock Total Change Order No. 2 CY TN 1222 $5.00 141.5 $20.00 $6,110.00 $2,830.00 $8,940.00 13962/co.wbl Original Contract Amount Previous Change Orders This Change Order Revised Contract Amount (including this change order) $131,982.50 $32,160.50 $8,940.00 $173,083.00 Recommended fer Approval by: BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLIK & ASSOCIATES, INC. date: Approved by Contractor:Approved by Owner: CITY OF ORONO cc: Owner Contractor Bonding Company Bonestroo & Assoc. 13962/co.wbi 1/1 Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik& I Associates Engineers & Architects February?, 1997 Bone:troo Poser>e. AncS^nik ^rcf A*soc\^:ei. irc ts Afftrm^^:tve Action Opportunity Fmpio/f' PnnctpAis Otto G Bonestroo. PE • Joseph C AnOeriiK. PE • M„irvin L PE • P«chard E Turner. PE • Gfenn P CooV P£ • Tnom^i E Noyes. PE • Robert G Schunicht. PE • Jerry A Bouroon. PE • Robert W Rosene PE ^na Susan W Eberim. C PA . Senior Consultants Ajsocuite Pr/nc<p.ifs Ho^vard A SanfDfd r»£ • Kctn A Gordon. PE • Robert R Pfefferic. PE • Richard w Foster. PE • Oawid O Loskota PE • Robert C Russeii. Ai A • Mark A Hanson. P.£ • Michael T Rautmann, PE • Ted K Fie»d. PE • Kenneth P Anderson. PE • Mark R Rolfs. PE • Sidney P WiHiarrson. P£ L S • Robert F Kotsmitn Offices St Paul. Rochester. W 'lrna' and St Cloud. MN • Mequon. 40d,. W City of Orono P.O. Box 66, Crystal Bay, MN 55323 Attn: Greg Gappa Director of Public Services Re: Old Crystal Bay Road Walkway Our File No. 13966 Dear Greg: Enclosed please find change order No. 1 for the above referenced project. This change order provides for additional quantities to construct the project without obtaining an easement across the Thompson property. We recommend the City approve this change order. The paper work is late due to the Contractor ’s request for extras being misplaced in our office for a long period of time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. If you have any questions, please contact me Yours very truly, BONESTROO. ROSENE, ANDERLIK & ASSOCIATES. INC. Harlan M. Olson HMO:gs Enclosure 2335 West Highway 36 ■ St. Paul, MN 55113-3898 ■ 612-636-4600 rym Bonctroo Rosene Anderift& Associates En^mntArMRts Owner: City of Orono, Box 66, Orono. MN 55323 Date January 9, 1997 Contractor: Hardrives. Inc.. 9724 lOth Avenue N.. Plymouth. MN 55441 Bond Co. CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD WALKWAY File 13966 Description of Work This change Order provides for additional quantities to construct the project without obtaining easements to complete the work. The following items are to be added to the contract: No.Item Unit Contract Quantity Unit Price Total Amount 2105.523 Common borrow CY 1215 $4.50 $5,467.50 2211.501 Agg. base Cl 5, 100% crushed walk TN 128 $7.65 $979.20 2331.518 Type 41 bit. mix walk TN 63 $18.70 $1,178.10 2503.541 18" RC pipe culvert. Class 5 LF 40 $31.00 $1,240.00 SP-2 Const, catch basin, design SP-2 EA 1 $750.00 750.00 Total Change Order No. 1 $9,614.80 13966/chngor.wb2 Original Contract Amount Previous Change Orders This Change Order No, I Revised Contract Amount (including this change order) $56,628.96 SO.OO $9.614,80 $66,243.76 Recommended for Approval by: 30NESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLK & ASSOCIATES, INC. date: Approved by Contractor. HARDRIVES, INC. cc: Owner Contractor Engineer Bonding Co. 1 3966/chngor.wb2 Approved by Owner CITY OF ORONO *• i>\r .76 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION % ^ % % ^ ^ DATE: February "^^199^ ITEM NO.: Department Approval: Name Gregory A. Gappa Title Direccor of Public Services Administrator Reviewed:Agenda Section: Engineer's Report Item Description: Approval of Plans and Specifications for Lift station ff6 Rehabilitation Boonestro Engineers has completed the plans and specifications for the rehabilitation of lift station 06. This is an older model lift station with the pumps and control panel located underground in a dry well. Servicing of this equipment requires entering the dry well. This lift station will be rehabilitated to a submersible pump type station with the control panel mounted above ground in conformance with the other newer model lift stations. Servicing of the equipment will be possible from ground level. Rehabilitation work is scheduled for the summer of 1997. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to approve the plans and specifications for the rehabilitation of lift station 06 and authorizing advertisement for bids on this project. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ^0 DATE: February 6, ITEM NO.: [ ^ Department Approval: Name Greg Gappa Title Director of Public Services Administrator Reviewed:Agenda Section: City Administrator's Report Item Description: Bid Award - Equipment & Materials Bid 1997 The City of Orono advertised for two successive weeks for street materials and equipment rental, with bid opening at 10:00 A.M. Friday, January 24, 1997. The enclosed tabulation contains a complete accounting of all bids. For comparison purposes I have also included a copy of the 1996 bid tabulation. The accepted low bids for materials are determined by availability and location of materials. Traveling distance to a supplier is considered a cost factor when determining a low bid. When renting equipment with an operator, we are guided by the type, size of equipment, and an hourly rate. It is possible to award the low bid to more than one contractor when considering materials and equipment. In order to stimulate enthusiasm for the following year's work, we make sure to divide the work accordingly among these low bidders. In the event the low bidder is not available, the City reserves the right to purchase from the next alternate. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: I recommend that the City Council accept the bids as presented for the calendar year 1997. i i To: From: Greg Gappa, Director of Public Services Jack Brinkhaus, Public Works Supervisor Date:February 6, 1997 Subject: Bid Award - Equipment & Materials Bid 1997 The City of Orono advertised for two successive weeks for street materials and equipment rental, with bid opening at 10:00 A.M. Friday, January 24, 1997. The enclosed tabulation contains a complete accounting of all bids. For comparison purposes I have also included a copy of the 1996 bid tabulation. The accepted low bids for materials are determined by availability and location of materials. Traveling distance to a supplier is considered a cost factor when determining a low bid. When renting equipment with an operator, we are guided by the type, size of equipment, and an hourly rate. It is possible to award the low bid to more than one contractor when considering materials and equipment. In order to stimulate enthusiasm for the following year's work, we make sure to divide the work accordingly among these low bidders. In the event the low bidder is not available, the City reserves the right to purchase from the next alternate. I recommend that the City Council accept the bids as presented for the calendar year 1997. 1997 LIST OF MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT BIDDERS (Bids Received) ASTECH P.O. BOX 1025 Sr. Cl OUD MN 56302 320-253-9977 BUFFALO BITUMINOUS P.O. BOX 337 buffalo MN 55313 CONTECH CONSTR. PROD. 11155 CHAPARRAL AVE SHAKOPEE MN 55379 496-1050 LONG LAKE TRACTOR ATTN: DANSCHLOSSER P.O. BOX 697 LONG LAKE MN 55356-0697 WILLIAM MUELLER & SON 831 PARK AVENUE, BOX 247 HAMBERG MN 55339-G247 445-1082 ABM EQUIP & SUPPLY 333 2ND ST NE HOPKINS MN 52343-8337 938-5451 BARTON SAND & GRAVEL 10633 - 89TH AVE N P.O. BOX 1480 MAPLE GROVE MN 55311-6480 425-4191 CARLSON TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT ATTN: RANAE EDWARDS P.O. BOX 69 ROSEMOUNT MN 55068 423-2222 FISCHER AGGREGATES. INC. 6801 W 150TH ST APPLE VALLEY MN 55124 432-7132 MIDWEST ASPHALT CORP P.O. BOX 5477 6350 INDUSTRIAL DR HOPKINS MN 55343 937-8033 JOHN M. SCHOENING 2020 COUNTY ROAD 90 MAPLE PLAIN MN 55359 479-3216 ALL STEEL PRODUCTS BOX 73 CHASKA MN 55318 448-3985 BRYAN ROCK PRODUCTS 3460 W 130TH ST P.O. BOX 215 SHAKOPEE MN 55379 445-1997 COMMERCIAL ASPHALT 10633 - 89TH AVE N P.O. BOX 1480 MAPLE GROVE MN 55311-6480 424-5400 JOHNSTON FARG(. JULVERT. INC. 3575 85TH AVE .'’E ST. PAUL MN S.^'m-llSS 780-1760 PROLAWN ENTERPRISES 962 COUNTY RD 19 MAPLE PLAIN MN 55359 - ri rw: ;■:% ‘-f' CITY OF ORONO 1997 BID TABULATIONS FOR STREET MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT RENTAL ALL QUANTITIES ARE BID IN TONS - EQUIPMENT IS BID PER HOURLY RATE CLASS 5 GRAVLL TON PIT DEL. CLASS 5 GRAVF.L TON RECYCLED PIT DEL. FA-2 class C (SEAL COAT) roN PIT DEL. FA-1 (WINTER SAND) TON PIT DEL. Wm Mueller & Sons 3.32 7.32 7.26 11.26 2.04 6.04 Barton Sand & Gravel Co.3.46 5.91*4.21*6.71*3.04 5.43 Midwest Asphalt Corp.4.95 7.55 Fischer Aggregates, Inc.2.98 6.08 6.92*10.02*1.81*4.91* Buffalo Bituminous 2.75*6.55 5.00 8.50 i ♦ Denotes low bid CITY OF ORONO1997 BID TABULATIONS FOR STREET MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT RENTAL ALL QUANTITIES ARE BID IN TONS - EQUIPMENT IS BID PER HOURLY RATE I 1/2" CLEAN CRUSHED LIMESTONE TON PIT DEL. 1 1/2" MINUS CRUSHED LIMESTONE TON PIT DEL. 3/4" CLEAN CRUSHED LIMESTONE TON PIT DEL. 3/4" W CRUSHED 1 TC PIT —IINUS JMESTONE )N DEL. Bryan Rock Products 4.85*8.10*4.64*7.89*5.86* 9.11* 4.64*7.89* Wm Mueller & Sons 4.95 8.95 4.95 8.95 S•o10.02 4.74 8.74 MC 30,70, 250, 800 CRS- 1 & 2 RC 250-800 1 GALLON GALLON GALLON PLANT DEL. & PLACED PLANT DEL. & PLACED PLANT DEL. & PLACED Wm Mueller & Sons 1.98* ♦ Denotes low bid CITY OF ORONO 1997 BID TABULATIONS FOR STREET MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT RENTAL ALL QUANTITIES ARE BID IN TONS - EQUIPMENT IS BID PER HOURLY RATE 1 PLANT 2331 AC TON DELIVERED PLACED PLANT 2331 MC TON DELIVERED PLACED Wm Mueller & Sons 18.71*23.01* 26.46* Midwest Asphalt 23.75 26.55 26.55 Comniw'rcial Asphalt 23.00 Buffalo Bituminous 19.50 23.50 30.00 PLANT 2341 AC TON DELIVERED PLACED PLANT 2341 MC TON DELIVERED PLACED Wm Mueller & Sons 18.71*23.01* 26.46* Midwest Asphalt 23.75 26.55 26.55 Commercial Asphalt 23.00 Buffalo Bituminous 21.70 25.50 31.50 ♦ Denotes low bid H■;iWrr CITY OF ORONO 1997 BID TABULATIONS FOR STREET MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT RENTAL ALL QUANTITIES ARE BID IN TONS - EQUIPMENT IS BID PER HOURLY RATE MOD. FINE MIX 2341 AC TON MOD. FINE MIX 2341 MC TON 1 50-50 2341 AC/MC TON PLANT DEL.PLACED PLANT DEL.PLACED PLANT DEL.PLACED Wm Mueller & Sons 19.64*23.94*27.39* 1 Midwest Asphalt 24.60 27.60 27.60 Commercial Asphalt 24.10 Buffalo Bituminous 23.45 27.25 33.50 i ■i * Denotes low bid CITY OF ORONO1997 BID TABULATIONS FOR STREET MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT RENTAL ALL QUANTITIES ARE BID IN TONS - EQUIPMENT IS BID PER HOURLY RATE ALL PRICES TO BE DELIVERED 12" CMP 16 GAUGE 15" CMP 16 GAUGE 18" CMP 16 GAUGE 24" CMP 14 GAUGE 24" CMP 16 GAUGE 36" CMP 14 GAUGE 48" CMP 12 GAUGE —60" CMP 10 GAUGE Johnston Fargo 9.00 10.00 12.00 22.00 17.00 32.00 60.00 90.00 All Steel Products 8.00 10.11 12.25 20.15 16.15 30.05 55.10 86.80 Contech 1.15*9.15*11.75*19.50* 15.75* 29.75*54.50*85.50* * Denotes low bid ALL PRICES TO BE DELIVERED 12" APRON 15" APRON 18" APRON 24- apron 36" APRON 48" APRON 60" APRON Johnston Fargo 44.00 54.00 70.00 106.00 310.00 836.00 1460.00 All Steel Products 39.00 49.00 64.50 96.00 260.00*690.00 1105.00* Contech 38.25*48.50*63.00*94.50*280.00 670.00*1175.00 ALL PRICES TO BE DELIVERED 12- band 15" BAND 18" BAND 24" BAND 36" BAND 48" BAND 60" BAND Johnston Fargo 9.00 10.00*12.00*17.00*32.00*60.00*90.00* All Steel Products 8.00*11.00 13.00 22.00 45.00 85.00 180.00 Contech 15.00 19.50 23.50 31.50 59.50 109.00 171.00 jir«* .••itw ««'* fin CITY OF ORONO1997 BID TABULATIONS FOR STREET MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT RENTAL ALL QUANTITIES ARE BID IN TONS - EQUIPMENT IS BID PER HOURLY RATE TRUCK RENTAL PER HOUR CY RATE TRUCK RENTAL PER HOUR CY RATE TRUCK RENTAL PER HOUR CY RATE TRUCK RENTAL PER HOUR CY RATE Schoening Excavating 12 42.00* ♦ Denotes low bid i t:I' f i'-v- CITY OF ORONO1997 BID TABULATIONS FOR STREET MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT RENTAL ALL QUANTITIES ARE BID IN TONS - EQUIPMENT IS BID PER HOURLY RATE BACKMOE PER HOUR CY RATE BACKHOE PER HOUR CY RATE BACKHOE PER HOUR CY RATE 1 Schoening Excavating 1/2 55.00*3/4 65.00*1 3/4 TON PICKUP W/8 PLOW PER HOUR Schoening Excavating -------------145.00/hr* WHEEL LOADER PER HOUR WHEEL LOADER PER HOUR WHEEL LOADER PER HOUR CY RATE CY RATE CY RATE Schoening Excavating 2 55.00*3 65.00* * Denotes low bid CITY OF ORONO1996 BID TABULATIONS FOR STREET MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT RENTAL ALL QUANTITIES ARE BID IN TONS - EQUIPMENT IS BID PER HOURLY RATE 1 i CLASS 5 GRAVEL TON PIT DEL. CLASS 5 GRAVEL TON RECYCLED PIT DEL. FA-2 CLASS C (SEAL COAT) TON PIT DEL. '1 FA-1 (WINTER SAND) TON PIT DEL. Wm Mueller & Sons 3.21 7.21 6.99 10.99 1.93 5.93 Barton Sand & Gravel Co.3.35 5.90*3.99*6.49*2.93 5.51 Midwest Asphalt Corp.4.12 6.62 Fischer Aggregates, Inc.2.98*6.03 6.92* 9.97*1.76*4.81*1 ♦ Denotes low bid li'iCITY OF ORONO1996 BID TABULATIONS FOR STREET MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT RENTAL ALL QUANTITIES ARE BID IN TONS - EQUIPMENT IS BID PER HOURLY R ATE 1 1/2" CLEAN CRUSHED LIMESTONE TON PIT DEL. 1 1/2* MINUS CRUSHED LIMESTONE TON PIT DEL. 3/4" CLEAN CRUSHED LIMESTONE TON PIT DEL. 3/4" MINUS CRUSHED LIMESTONE TON PIT DEL. 1 Bryan Rock Products 4.59 8.19*4.59 8.19*5.65 9.25*4.48 8.08* Wm Mueller & Sons 4.58*8.58 4.58*8.58 5.64* 9.64 4.47*8.47 MC 30, 70, 250, 800 GALLON PLANT DEL. & PLACED CRS - 1 & 2 GALLON PLANT DEL. & PLACED RC 250-800 GALLON PLANT DEL. & PLACED Wm Mueller & Sons 1.86* 1 ♦ Denotes low bid CITY OF ORONO1996 BID TABULATIONS FOR STREET MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT RENTAL ALL QUANTITIES ARE BID IN TONS - EQUIPMENT IS BID PER HOURLY RATE 1 Wm Mueller & Sons PLANT 2331 AC TON DELIVERED PLACED PLANT 2331 MC TON DELIVERED PLACED 1 18.7P 23.01*26.46 Midwest Asphalt 23.21 25.95 25.95* Commercial Asphalt 22.40 1 PLANT 2341 AC TON DELIVERED PLACED PLANT 2341 MC TON DELIVERED PLACED Wm Mueller & Sons 18.71*23.01*26.46 Midwest Asphalt 23.21 25.95 25.95* Commercial Asphalt 22.40 ♦ Denotes low bid CITY OF ORONO 1996 BID TABULATIONS FOR STREET MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT RENTAL ALL QUANTITIES ARE BID IN TONS - EQUIPMENT IS BID PER HOURLY RATE CITY OF ORONO1996 BID TABULATIONS FOR STREET MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT RENTAL ALL QUANTITIES ARE BID IN TONS - EQUIPMENT IS BID PER HOURLY RATE ♦ Denotes low bid ** H.V. Johnston price does not include Minnesota Sales Tax ALL PRICES TO 12" CMP 15" CMP 18" CMP 24" CMP 24" CMP 36" CMP 48" CMP 60" CMP 1 BE DELIVERED 16 GAUGE 16 GAUGE 16 GAUGE 14 GAUGE 16 GAUGE 14 GAUGE 12 GAUGE 10 GAUGE 1 H.V. Johnston**9.00 10.00 12.00 22.00 17.00 32.00 60.00 90.00 All Steel Products 7.86 9.69 11.45*19.13 15.13*28.22* 51.52*81.47* Contech 7.50^9.50*11.50 19.00*15.50 29.00 53.50 84.00 L ALL PRICES TO BE DELIVERED 12" APRON 15" APRON 18" APRON 24" APRON 1 APRON 48" APRON 60" APRON H.V. Johnston**44.00 54.00 70.00 106.00 310.00 836.00 1460.00 All Steel Products 36.00 46.60 60.45 90.00 265.00 600.00 1100.00 Contech 34.00*43.00*56.00*84.00-249.00*595.00*1043.00* ALL PRICES TO 12"15"18"24"36"48"60" BE DELIVERED BAND BAND BAND BAND BAND BAND BAND H.V. Johnston**9.00 10.00 12.00 17.00 32.00 60.00* 90.00* All Steel Products 7.86*9.69*11.45*15.13*28.22*77.58 122.21 Contech 11.25 14.25 17.25 23.25 43.50 80.25 126.00t___ CITY OF ORONO 1996 BID TABULATIONS FOR STREET MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT RENTAL ALL QUANTITIES ARE BID IN TONS - EQUIPMENT IS BID PER HOURLY RATE TRUCK RENTAL TRUCK RENTAL TRUCK RENTAL TRUCK RENTAL PER HOUR PER HOUR PER HOUR PER HOUR CY RATE CY RATE CY RATE CY RATE Schoening Excavating 12 42.Ch.i-’ FBN Diversified 11 43.00*12 43.00 * Denotes low bid CITY OF ORONO1996 BID TABULATIONS FOR STREET MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT RENTAL ALL QUANTITIES ARE BID IN TONS - EQUIPMENT IS BID PER HOURLY RATE BACKHOE BACKHOE BACKHOE PER HOUR PER HOUR PER HOUR CY RATE CY RATE CY RATE Schoening Excavating 1/2 55.00*3/4 65.00* 1 FBN Diversified 1.25 105.00* 3/4 TON PICKUP W/8 PLOW PER HOUR Schoening Excavating 8 ft plow 36.00/hr* FBN Diversified 7.5 ft plow 50.00/hr WHEEL LOADER PER HOUR WHEEL LOADER PER HOUR WHEEL LOADER PER HOUR CY R.vrn CY RATE CY RATE Schoening Excavating 2 55.00*3 65.00* FBN Diversified 1/2 55.00*3 75.00 t * Denotes low bid T— % REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: February 6, 1997 ITEM NO.: / ^ Department Approval: Name Greg Gappa Title Public Services Director Administrator Reviewed: Agenda Section: Public Works Item Description: Seasonal Weight Restrictions Attached is a list of the recommended axle weight limit restrictions for each City street. The streets will be posted from March 15 through May 15, 1997. The normal length of time that restrictions are in effect is related to weather conditions. In the past several years, we have allowed solid waste haulers to continue their normal operations, limiting them to gross weight on any single axle of seven tons or 14,000 pounds. If a street shows signs of severe breakup, we will restrict the solid waste haulers to the listed weight restriction. An axle limit exemption for public service vehicles to be used during emergency situations has also been included in this resolution. I have drafted a resolution for the 1997 weight limits for Council approval. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: Proposed Motion: Moved by__, seconded by__, that Council adopt Resolution # establishing the 1997 Weight Limits for City streets from March 15 through May 15, 1997. Ayes , nays The City of Orono ordains that axle weight limits are restricted on the following streets in the City of Orono from March 15, 1997 through May 15, 1997 in accordance with regulations as provided in Chapter 6.11 of the Orono Municipal Code. An exemption is provided for refuse collection vehicles to t.xceed the listed limits except no refuse collections vehicles shall be operated during the seasonal restriction time where the gross weight on any single axle exceeds 14,000 lbs. The City also reserves the right to restrict refuse collection vehicles to the posted weight limits should conditions warrant. An axle limit exemption to public service vehicles namely Northern States Power Company, Wright- Hennepin Cooperative, Minnegasco, U.S. West Communication, Triax Cable and septic tank service companies that when responding to an emergency are hereby exempt from posted axle weight limit restrictions on City streets. An emergency response shall include but not be limited to power outages, gas leaks, emergency communication, line down or severed, etc. The following streets are limited to five ton axle limits: Arbor Street Baldur Park Road Barrett Avenue Bayview Place Bederwood Drive Birch Lane Blaine Avenue Bohn's Point Lane Bohn's Point Road Brackett's Point Road Briar Street Brow'n Road, North Carman Road Carman Street Caroline Avenue Casco Avenue Casco Circle Casco Point Road Cherrj' Avenue Cherry Place Elm Lane Chevy Chase Drive Elm Street Chippewa Lane Elmwood Avenue Concordia Street Ethel Avenue Corral Road Eagerness Point Road Country Club Road Fairview Cottage Crestview Avenue Farview^ Lane Crystal Avenue Femdale Green Crystal Bav Road Femdale Road West Crystal Place Forest Arms Lane Cygnet Place Forest Lake Drive Dahl Road Forest Lake Landing Dickenson Street Fox Ridge Road Dickenson Street Alleys Fox Street (S. Brown to Dickey Lake Drive Orono Orchard ) Dunwoodv Avenue Fox Street (S. Brown Eastlake Street to Willow Drive) East Long Lake Road Fox Street (#84 to Eileen Street Willow Drive) Page 1 of 3 t Frederick Street Navarre Avenue Tumham Road Glendale Avenue Navarre Lane Union Cemetery Road Grandview Avenue North Arm Drive Vine Place Hackberry Hill North Arm Lane Watertown Road Hanlon Avenue North Femdale Road Wear Lane North Heritage Drive Northern Avenue Wear Circle Heritage Lane '.'ak Street Webb Street High Lane Old Beach Road Webber Hills Road High wood Road Old Long Lake Road West Femdale Road Hunter Drive Olive Avenue West Lafayette Road Ivy Place Orchard Beach Place Westlake Street Keene Avenue Orchard Park Road Wildhurst Trail Kelly Avenue Orono Lane Willow Drive (Dickey Kenwood Way Orono Orchard Road Lake Dr. to Sixth Lakevicw Avenue Orono Townline Road Avenue) Lafayette Ridge Court Park Avenue Willow Drive (Sixth Lakeview Terrace Park Drive Avenue to Medina Leaf Street Park Lane City limits) Lilac Lane Partenwood Road Willow Drive (from Linden Avenue Pheasant Lawn Road South Brown Road Linden Lane Prospect Avenue to Fox Street) Livingston Avenue Railroad Avenue Willowbrook Road Loma Linda Avenue Rest Point Circle Windjammer Lane Long Lake Boulevard Rest Point Lane Woodhill Avenue Lydiard Avenue Russell Avenue Lydiard Circle Shevlin Drive Lyman Avenue Smith Avenue Lyric Avenue Spates Avenue Maple Lane Spring Hill Road Maple Place Spruce Place Mapleiidge Lane Starkej' Road Minnetonka Avenue Stubbs Bay Road Minnetonka Highlands Tamarack Drive Minnie Avenue Togo Road Myrtlewood Road Tonka Avenue Page 2 of 3 The following are nine-ton axle limit: Kelley Parkway Old Crystal Bay Road McCulley Road Tonkaview Lane Willow Drive (from Watertown Road to Long Lake) Willow Drive (from Fox Street to Watertown Road) Willow Drive (from Highway 12 375' north to Otten Brothers driveway) Adopted by the City Council of the City of Orono, Minnesota at a regular meeting held Februarj' 10, 1997. ATTEST: Dorothy M. Hallin, City Clerk Gabriel Jabbour, Mayor Page 3 of 3 1 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: February TrTfijtt ITEM NO, Department Approval: Name Ron Moorse Title City Administrator Administratoi^eviewed: #4 Agenda Section: City Administrator's Report Item Description: Resolution Concerning the Orono Ice Arena Inc. Payment of Sewer and Water Connection Charges ___________________________________________________ At its January 27 meeting, the Council directed staff to draft a resolution setting out findings for the approval of a five year payment plan for the Orono Ice Arena Inc's, payment of sewer and water connection charges. A resolution is attached for Council consideration. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to adopt the attached resolution concerning ;he Orono Ice Arena Inc. payment of sewer and water connection charges. i M lu.■iRm i.j .J »: II : t RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE ORONO ICE ARENA, INC. PAYMENT OF SEWER AND WATER CONNECTION CHARGES WHEREAS, the Orono Ice Arena, Inc. is constructing an ice arena facility, and WHEREAS, the construction of the facility requires connection to the city's water and sewer system, and WHEREAS, the connection requires the payment of water and sewer connection charges in the amount of $8,490 per unit, for a total cost of $101,880 for 12 units, and WHEREAS, the Orono Ice Arena, Inc. has requested to pay the water and sewer connection charges over a five year period rather than in a single payment at the time of the issuance of a building permit, and WHEREAS, the Orono Ice Arena, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, and WHEREAS, the ice arena will serve the needs of Orono youth. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Orono City Council does hereby authorize and direct the City Administrator to draft an agreement w ith the Orono Ice Arena Inc. setting out the terms of a five year payment plan for the water and sewer connection charges. Adopted by the Council of the City of Orono, Minnesota at a regular meeting held February 10, 1997. ATTEST:Gabriel Jabbour, Mayor Dorothy M. Hallin, City Clerk 013197 I % REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION 0/Jy " % DATE: February 10, 1997 % ITEM NO.; Jgf Department Approval: Name Elizabeth A. Van Zomeren Title City Planner/Zoning Administrator Administrator Reviewed:Agenda Section: City Administrator's Report Item Description: Noise Ordinance Exhibits:A. Diagram of Sound Measurements B. Revised Noise Ordinance Background: At the City Council meeting on January 13, 1997, this item was carried over so that the Planner could review the ordinance. Staff has further reviewed the proposed ordinance and made several minor changes. The changes include the following: Misdemeanor Language was added to Subd. 3, "Prohibited Noise", to specifically indicate that violations of the noise ordinance are considered misdemeanors. Sound Levels » The decibel levels in Table 1 were adjusted by 5 decibels in each district to be consistent with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) noise regulations. According to ”An Introduction to Sound Basics" noise levels of common activities are as follows; 50-60 dba 60-70 dba 70-80 dba 80-90 dba Conversational Speech business office heavy truck average street traffic Emergency Work and Vehicles Language was added to Subd. 5. "Emergency Work", to exempt emergency vehicles and civil defense systems from the noise standards. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: Staff recommends adoption of the attached ordinance. exhibit a Decibels are units of sound as meas ­ ured by a decibel meter. Sounds quieter than 10 decibels are diffi­ cult for the human ear to hear, and sounds that are louder than 120 decibels are pain ­ ful to the human ear. I Jet Engine I V at 100 feet J mn—iAMrmT- EXHIBIT B ORDINANCE NO.SECOND SERIES AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO NOISE CONTROL REPEALING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE ORONO MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS THERETO The City Council of Orono ordains: Section 1. Section 2. Section 3. Section 4. Section 5. Section 6. Section 7. Municipal Code Section 5.25 Subd. 2(N) as adopted in Ordinance #22, Second Series and relating to "Shows and Large Assemblies", is hereby repealed, and a new Section 5.25 Subd. 2(N) is hereby adopted to read as follows: "N. All reasonably necessary precautions to insure compliance with noise restrictions as regulated in the Municipal Code." Municipal Code Section 7.14 entitled "Honking Homs" as adopted on April 1, 1984, is hereby repealed. Mui.’cipal Code Section 7.30 Subd. 2(1) as adopted on April 1,1984 and relating to "P '.reational Motor Vehicles (Including Snowmobiles)", is hereby repealed, and a new Section 7.30 Subd. 2(1) is hereby adopted to read as follows: "I.^n a manner so as to be not in compliance with noise restrictions as regulated in the Municipal Code." Municipal Code Section 7.30 Subd. 5(A) as adopted on April 1,1984 and refating to "Recreational Motor Vehicles (Including Snowmobiles)", is hereby repealed, and a new Section 7.30 Subd. 5(A) is hereby adopted to read as follows: "A. Mufflers which reduce the noise of operation of the motor so as to be in compliance with noise restrictions as regulated in the Municipal Code." Municipal Code Section 9.20, Item (7) as adopted on April 1, 1984 and relating to "Disorderly Conduct", is hereby repealed. Municipal Code Section 9.20, Item (8) as adopted in Ordinance #51, Second Series on May 9, 1988 and relating to "Disorderly Conduct", is hereby repealed. Municipal Code Section 9.23, Items (A), (B), (C) and (D) as adopted in Ordinance #108, Second Series on August 24, 1992 and relating to "Participation in Noisy Parties and Gatherings", are hereby repealed. Page 1 of8 Section 8.Chapter 9 of the Orono Municipal Code entitled "Public Protection, Crimes and Offenses" is hereby amended by the addition of the following Section: SECTION 9.24 NOISE CONTROL Subd 1. Definitions. Except as provided in this section, words or phrases used in this chapter and defined in the rules of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Nojj*-; Section, Chapter 7030, shall have the meanings given in those rules. As used in thi> Ordinance the following words and phrases shall mean: A. Cut-Out or By-Pass. Mechanism which varies the exhaust system gas flow so as to discharge the exhaust gas and acoustic energy to the atmosphere without passing through the entire length of the system including all exhaust system sound attenuation components. B. dB (A). A unit of sound level expressed in decibels (dB) and A-weighted. C. D. E. Excessive Noise. The presence of any noise or combination of noises in such quantity, at such levels, or such nature and duration or under such conditions as could potentially be injurious to human health, safety, or welfare; or to animal life; or could interfere unreasonably with the enjoyment of life or property. Exhau.*^t System. Combination of components which provides an enclosed flow of exhaust gas from engine parts to the atmosphere. Holiday. Any day fixed by the United States or by Minnesota State Law for suspension of business in whole or in part. F. MPCA. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. G. H. I. Municipality. The City of Orono. Noise. Any sound not occurring in the natural environment, including but not limited to, sounds emanating from airways, roadways, waterways, industrial, commercial and residential sources. Noise Control Officer. The Noise Control Officer shall be any of the City employees authorized to issue citations as listed in Municipal Code Section 2.38 Subdivision 2. Page 2 of 8 J.Person, Any individual, firm partnership, corporation, trustee, association, the State and its agencies and subdivision, or any body of persons whether incorporated or not. With respect to acts prohibited or required herein, person shall include employees and licensees. A-Weighted. A specific weighing of the sound pressure level for the purpose of determining the human response to sound. The specific weighing characteristics and tolerances are those given in American National Standards Institute 1.4-1983, Section 5.1. Subd 2.General Noise Standards A. Incorporation by Reference. The IvlPCA Noise Rule, Chapter 7030.0010 through 7030.0080, and all amendments thereof and supplements thereto are hereby referred to, adopted incorporated by reference, and made a part of this ordinance. A current copy shall be available for public inspection through the City of Orono City Clerk's office. B. Maximum Noise Levels by Receiving Land Use Districts. No person shall operate or cause or permit to be operated any source of noise in such a manner as to create a noise level outdoors exceeding the dB limit set in Table 1 for the receiving land use district specified. TABLE 1 SOUND LEVELS BY RECEIVING LAND USE DISTRICTS " Land Use District Dav (7 A.M. - 10 P.M.) Night CIO P.M. - 7 A.M.I Residential 65 dB(A) 55 dB(A) Commercial 70 dB(A) 70 dB(A) Industrial 70 dB(A) 70 dB(A) C. Exemptions 1.The levels prescribed above shall not apply to special events which have been granted a 'noise standards exemption' by the City Council. Application for such exemption shall be made in a timely manner prior to the event, and may be approved if the City Council finds that the proposed event will not adversely affect the citizens of Orono, and is otherwise consistent with the public health, safety, and welfare of the City, Page 3 of 8 2. The levels prescribed above do not apply to trains operating on the existing train tracks through the City of Orono so long as the use complies with all other applicable county, state and federal standards and said use is not in any way expanded in terms of scope or duration. Subd 3. Prohibited Noises. The City Council of Orono hereby declares that excessive noise that unreasonably disturbs the peace, quiet, or repose of a person or persons ordinary sensibility, is a misdemeanor. No person shall make or cause to be made any excessive noise as defined in this section, nor as follows: A. Horns, Audible Signaling Devices, Etc. No person shall sound any signaling device on any vehicle except as a warning of danger (M.S. 169.68). B. Engine Exhausts. No person shall discharge the exhaust or permit the discharge of the exhaust of any steam engine, stationary internal combustion engine, motor boat, motor vehicle, motorcycle, all terrain vehicle, snowmobile or any recreational device except through a muffler or other device that effectively prevents loud or explosive noises therefrom and complies with all applicable state laws, regulations and this ordinance. C. Radios, Phonographs, Televisions, Paging Systems, Etc. No person shall use or operate or permit the use or operation of any radio receiving set, musical instrument, phonograph, television, paging system, Machine or other device for production or reproduction of sound in a distinctly and loudly audible manner so as to disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of any person nearby. Operation of any such set, instrument, phonograph, machine or other device between the hours of 10 P.M. and 7 A.M., in such a manner as to be plainly audible at the property line of the structure or building in which it is located, in the hallway or apartment adjacent, or at a distance of 50’ if the source is located outside a structure or building, shall be prima facie evidence of violation of this section. D. Social Gatherings. No person shall participate in any party or other gatherings of people giving rise to noise which disturbs the peace, quiet or repose of the occupants of adjoining or other property. When a police officer determines that a gathering is creating such noise disturbance, the officer may order all persons present, other than the owner or tenant of the premises where the disturbance is occurring, to disperse immediately. No persons shall refuse to leave after being ordered by a police officer to do Page 4 of 8 so. Every owner or tenant of such premises who has knowledge of the disturbance shall cooperate with police officers and shall make every reasonable effort to see that the disturbance is abated. A violation of this ordinance shall be deemed to be the act of the owner of the residential dwelling unit wherein it occurs as well as the persons on the premises who violate the ordinance except that the owner of the dwelling unit occupied by other shall be liable only for those violations occurring after a written notice of the violation of this ordinance shall have been received. E. Loudspeakers, Amplifiers, Etc. No person shall operate or permit tfie use or operation of any loudspeaker, sound amplifier, or other device for the production or reproduction of sound on a street or other public place for the purpose of attracting attention of the public. F. Schools, Churches, Hospitals, Etc. No person shall create any excessive noise on a street, alley or public grounds adjacent to a school, church or hospital. G. Human Noise. No person shall engage in yelling, shouting, screaming, whistling, or singing at any time or place so as to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort, or repose of any persons in any residence or dwelling in the vicinity of the source. H. Loading, unloading, unpacking. No person shall create loud or excessive noise in loading, unloading, or unpacking any vehicle. Subd. 4. Hourly Restriction for Certain Operations. The uses described below shall be limited to the times noted and as summarized in Table 2: A. Domestic Power Equipment. No person shall operate a garden or lawn tractor, power lawn mower, power hedge clipper, chain saw, mulcher, garden tiller, edger, power device for bug eradication, drill, or other similar domestic power maintenance equipment except between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M. on any weekday or between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. on weekends and holidays. Snow removal equipment is exempt from this provision. Page 5 of 8 B. C. Refuse Hauling. No person shall collect or remove garbage or refuse in any residential district except between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M. on any weekday or between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. on any weekend or holiday. Construction Activities. No person shall engage in or permit construction activities involving the use of any electric, diesel, or gas-powered machine or other power equipment except between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. weekdays or between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. on any weekend or holiday. TABLE 2 HOURLY RESTRICTIONS FOR CERTAIN OPERATIONS Activity Times Allowed Times Allowed on on Weekdays____ Weekends and Holidays Operate Domestic Power Equipmt. 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Refuse Hauling 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Construction Activities 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Subd. 5. E.xception for Emergencies. A. Emergency Work. Noise created exclusively in the performance of emergency work to preserve the public health, safety or welfare, in the performance of emergency work necessary to restore public service or eliminate a public hazard shall be exempt from the provisions of this ordinance for a period not to exceed 48 hours after the work is commenced. Persons responsible for such work shall inform thenoise control officer of the need to initiate such work or, if the work is commenced duringnon- business hours of the City, at the beginning of business hours of the first day thereafter. Any person responsible for such emergency work shall take all reasonable actions to minimize the amount of noise and the duration thereof. B. Emergency Vehicle Sirens and Civil Defense Systems. Sound produced by machines or devices for the production of sound on or in emergency vehicles and warning signals or systems for civil defense and public safety are exempt from Section 9.24, Noise Control. Page 6 of 8 Subd. 6.Powers and Duties of Noise Control Officer A. B. C. D. E. Administering Officer. The noise control program establisned by this ordinance shall be administered by the Noise Control Officer. Testing Procedures. The Noise Control Officer shall adopt guidelines establishing the test procedures and instrumentation used in enforcing the provisions of this section. A copy of such guidelines shall be kept in the office of the Orono City Clerk and shall be available to the public for reference during business hours. Investigation and Inspection. The Noise Control Officer, with the assistance of other professional agencies or persons as may be necessary, shall conduct all research monitoring and other studies related to sound as are necessary in order to enforce this ordinance and shall make all investigations and inspections in accordance with law as required in applying the provisions of this ordinance. Noise Impact Statements. The Noise Control Officer may require any person applying to the City for a change in zoning, permit, license for any structure, operation, process, installation, or alteration or project that may be considered a potential noise source to submit a noise impact statement on a form prescribed by the officer. Each such statement shall be reviewed to ascertain whether the granting of such change in zoning, permit, or license would result in the violation of any provision of this ordinance. Reviews of Noise Impact Statements shall be made by the Noise Control Officer and recommendations shall be made to the City Council. Other Powers and Duties. The Noise Control Officer shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as are reasonable and necessary to enforce the provisions of this ordinance. Subd. 7.Enforcement and Penalties A.Notice. When the Noise Control Officer, after appropriate testing has been done, determines that a noise exceeds the maximum sound level permitted under this ordinance, or otherwise constitutes a nuisance, the noise control officer shall give written notice of the violation to the owner or occupant of the premises where the noise originates, and order such person to correct or remove each specified violation within such reasonable time as is prescribed in the notice. Page 7 of 8 4 \ In all other cases, the Noise Control Officer or the City's law enforcement officer may demand immediate termination of the excessive noise. Failure to adhere to such demand would subject the violator to appropriate criminal enforcement procedures. B. Penalties. Any person violating this ordinance or any of its sections shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and in addition, shall be subject to injunctive relief which the City may exercise to pursue through a court of competent jurisdiction or State administrative agency as may be appropriate. Each day that a violation hereto continues shall constitute a separate violation. Section 9. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be published in THE LAKER/PIONEER new'spaper and shall be effective upon publication. Adopted by the City Council of Orono, Minnesota this 10th day of February, 1997. ATTEST: Dorothy M. Hallin, City Clerk Gabriel Jabbour, Mayor X:\APPS\\VPWTN60\WPDOCS\LIZvlSSUESVNOISEORD.\VPD Page 8 of 8 ^OOa % REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ' DATE: February 7, 1997 ITEM NO.: /^ Department Approval: Name Ron Moorse Title City Administrator Administrator Reviewed: Item Description: 1997/1998 Police Officer Contract Settlement Agenda Section: City Administrator’s Report The police officers have ratified a proposed contract settlement for the years 1997 and 1998. The settlement proposal is as follows: 1.Wages 1997: 3.0% increase 1998: 3.0% increase 2. 3. 4. Insurance Contribution 1997: no change from current $313.50/month 1998: 50% of the average premium increase to a maximum increase of $15/month Court Time Standby Pay Two hours of pay at the regular rate if the officer is placed on standby and the trial is cancelled or rescheduled. Vacation Carryover Develop language to allow additional unused vacation carryover from one year to the next specifically related to an approved extended vacation period. The following is an explanation of each of the elements of the contract proposal. Wages The 3.0% 1997 increase is in line with the increase provided to city's non-union staff. Most cities in the lake area and the metro area have provided 3% wage increases. The settlement proposal is a two year proposal which requires some projection of the cost of living or CPI increase as it relates to 1998 wages. Given the current rate of inflation and the direction of the economy, it appears that a 3% wage increase in 1998 will be a reasonable increase in relation to the CPI. Health Insurance The health insurance contribution for 1997 is proposed to remain unchanged at $313.50 per month. This is in line with the insurance contribution provided to non-union staff. The 1998 insurance contribution is tied to the increase in insurance premiums with a maximum increase of $15.00 per month. Request for Council Action page 2 of 2 Februarj' 7, 1997 1997/1998 Police Officer Contract Settlement Continued Court Time Standby Pay The timing of court appearances by police officers involves substantial uncertainty because of uncontrollable variables such as the length of jury trials and the potential for working out a plea arrangement. This uncertainty sometimes requires that an officer be placed on a standby status for up to several hours prior to a court appearance. This avoids the officer having to sit in the court room for several hours, but ensures the officer is available to respond to court when the case gets to trial. When an officer appears in court outside of a regular shift the officer receives a minimum of 2 hours of pay at the overtime rate. This pay generally provides compensation for any standby related to the trial. At times, after an officer has been on standby for several hours, the trial is cancelled either for rescheduling or because a plea arrangement has been worked out. In these cases, the officer does not appear for trial and so does not receive the overtime pay. In this situation, the current contract calls for the officer to receive one hour of pay at the regular rate as compensation for the standby time. The 1997/1998 settlement proposal increases the standby pay to 2 hours at the regular rate. Vacation Carrvover Current city policy provides for a maximum carryover of 120 hours of accumulated vacation time from one year to the next. This cap on vacation carryover is to ensure vacation is used regularly and not simply accumulated. In the situation where an employee plans an extended (3 week) vacation the employee's vacation balance could be drawn down to a fairly low level. This could be avoided by allowing the employee to use less vacation time in the prior year and carry that vacation time over to balance out the higher level of vacation usage in the next year. The settlement proposal calls for the city to develop language to allow additional vacation carryover specifically related to an approved extended vacation. Any change to this policy will require Council approval. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to approve the 1997/1998 Police Officer Contract Settlement as set out above, and to authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to sign a contract reflecting the settlement package. L_.. % <5>% REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION 7 Oa DATE: Februarj- 6,1999?^^ ITEM NO:1 Department Approval: / Name Tom Kuehn ^ Title Finance Director Administrator Reviewed:Agenda Section: City Administrator's Report Item Description: Receipt of the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting-1995 Financial Report Attachments: • Notification letter from the Government Finance Officers Assoc., dated 1/6/97. • Sample news release, • Award of Financial Reporting Achievement. The City of Orono has been awarded the G.F.O.A.'s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995. This is the ninth consecutive year that the City received this prestigious award. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. I would like to thank Assistant Finance Director Chris Miller, and Accountant / Management Analyst John Olson, for their ongcuig efforts and invaluable assistance in achieving this award, and the audit staff of Malloy, Montague, Kamowski, Radosevich and Co., for their valuable assistance, and the City Council for their leadership in supporting and encouraging the City to seek this award. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: Information item, no action requested. GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION 180 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 800. Chicago, Illinois 60601 312/977-9700 • Fax: 312/977-4806 January 6, 1997 The Honorable Edward Callahan Mayor City of Orono P.O. Box 66 Crystal Bay, Minnesota 55323 9 1991 Dear Mayor Callahan: We are pleased to notify you that your comprehensive annual finan cial report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995 qualifies for a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. When a Certificate of Achievement is awarded to a government, an Award of Financial Reporting Achievement is also presented to the individual designated by the government as primarily responsible for its having earned the certificate. Enclosed is an Award of Financial Reporting Achievement for: Thomas M. Kuehn, Finance Director. The Certificate of Achievement plaque will be shipped under sepa­ rate cover in about eight weeks. We hope that you will arrange for a formal presentation of the Certificate and Award of Financial Reporting Achievement, and that appropriate publicity will be given to this notable achievement. To assist with this, a sample news release and the 1995 Certificate Program results are enclosed. We hope that your example will encourage other government offi cials in their efforts to achieve and maintain an appropriate standard of excellence in financial reporting. Sincerely, GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION ♦ Director/Technical Services Center SJG/kas Enclosures WASHINGTON OFFICE 1750 K Street. N W. Suite 650, Washington. DC 20006 202/429-2750 • Fax: 202/429-2755 J • « GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION 180 Nortn <Vl«;fi'gan Avenue. Suite 800. Chicago. Illinois BC'SJOl 077-9700 . Fax; 312/977-4806 January 6, 1997 NEWS RELEASE For information contact: Stephen Gauthier (312) 977-9700 (Chicago)--The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Finan­ cial Reporting has been awarded to: CITY OF ORONO by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive an-’ial financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and finan­ cial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. An Award of Financial Reporting Achievement has been awarded to the individual designated as primarily responsible for preparing the award-winning CAFR. This has been presented to: THOMAS M. KUEHN, FINANCE DIRECTOR The CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program including demonstrating a construc­ tive "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR. The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association serving 12,625 government finance professionals with offices in Chicago, Illinois, and Washington, D.C. - 30 - WASHINGTON OFFICE 1750 K Street. N W. Suite 650. Washington. DC 200QB 202/429-2750 • Fax; 202/429-2755 i The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada presents this AWARD OF FINANCIAL REPORTING ACHIEVEMENT to: Thomas M. Kuehn Finance Director City of Orono, Minnesota The Award oj Financial Rcfwrting Achievement is presented by the Covernment Finance Officers Association to those individuals who have been instrumental in their government unit achieving a Certificate of Achievement for Fxcellence in Financial Reporting A Certificate of Achievement is presented to those government units whose annual financial reports are judged to adhere to program standards and represents the highest award in government financial reporting. Execuiive Director Date January 6, 1997 ■:1 . -‘i h • \ REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION o ’■ ^ O o. % % DATE: February 7, 199'f^l'Q '■ riITEM NO; Department Approval: Name Dorothy Hallin Title City Clerk Administrator Reviewed:Agenda Section: Licenses Item Description: List of Licenses for Council Approval CIGARETTE LICENSE Don Scherven Navarre Bowling Lanes 3435 Shoreline Drive RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE - Jayne Paasch 2150 Kenwood Way COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Motion to approve/deny above listed licenses CITYofORONO Post Office Box 66 • Crystal Bay, Minnesota 55323 • Municipal Offices On the North Shore of Lake Minnetonka ADMINISTRATION -473-7358 FAX-473-0510 APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO SELL CIGARETTES AT RETAIL 1. Name of Applicant Mailing Address _ Otono Municipal Code Section 5.24 />.'» // a/ City/State/Zip Code __ Phone Number ________7 MnU M A'i / A 'a'' . -Ta. ‘V /.r>'*1 2. Sales Location: Name A/A:/fifing. Street Address Mailing Address Phone Number 2 MSS' '^f+e-feectoa O-k, Bf. >•£-L 3, Principal business carried on at this location <o lOl- / A/ C. 4. Method of Sales: Over Counter Other I hereby make application for license to sell cigarettes at retail at the above location subject to the laws of the State of Minnesota and the ordinances of the City of Orono during the following quarterly periods: \ V B Feb-Mar-Apr May-June-July Aug-Sept-Oct Nov-Dec-Jan LICENSE FEES Expiration date of license, Jan. 31, each year. Annual license fee is $20.00. Where applicable, as in the case of seasonal sales, this may be pro rated by quarters, at $5.00 per quarter. Make remittance payable to: CITY OF/6rono/V Signature of applicant _ _ _/ Dated Owner: v Icii/MZ. dare; KENNEL LICENSE APPLICATION Effective January 1,19___to December 31, 19. t > Mailing Address (if different):______________ Phone: (homel (work) RESIDENTIAL Kennel License Fee: S25.00 (payment must accompany application) Maximum No. of dogs to be kept at one time: (a (over 6 months of age)- W. ^.......................................I Principal Breed: J Purpose for more than 2 dogs: ^vu.-vtA^^^_______ Dogs normally kept: ^ inside ____^kennel structure COMMERCIAL Kennel License Fee: S150.00 (payment must accompany application) Name of Business:__________________ Business Activities: (example: boarding, breeding, veterinary care, retail, etc.) Normal Business Hours: After Hours Contact: (name) (phone) Dog runs/e.xercise areas are:inside outside both The undersigned hereby makes application to the Orono City Council for a Kennel License as specified on this form; the undersigned acknowledges that a kennel license is permissive only and does not grant any authority to violate any provision of any City Ordinance or other law or regulation; the undersigend hereby grants the City permisssion to inspect the premises prior to license approval and at any other reasonable time during the license duration; and the undersigned agrees to abide by the requirements of Municipal Code Chapter 5.36 including any special conditions imposed by the City Council as part of any kennel license approval. For City Use Only Kennel inspected by ^ Reconvnends Approval Y Denial____ Date /- ;?/- f 7 _ K F£b 1q G «97 1 6 Feb 1997 Thu 2:19 PM Check Check Register City of Orono Page 1 Check Number 53140 DAHLGREN SHARDLOW & UBAN 5314 0 31-Dec-96 DA.HLGREN SHARDLOW k UBAN Totals Check Number 53140 DAHLGREN SHARDLOW k UBAN Check Number 53141 lmcit-berkley admin 53141 31-DCC-96 LMCIT-B*iRKLEY ADMIN Totals Check Number 53141 LMCIT-BERKLEY ADMIN Check Number 53142 WIDMER INC 53142 31-Dec-96 WIDMER INC Totals Check Number 53142 WIDMER INC Transaction Number Date Name Amount Comments Check Number 53137 A-1 RENTAL 53137 31-Dec-96 A-1 RENTAL 5.63 DOLLY RKITAL Totals Check Number 53137 A-1 RENTAL 5.63 Check Number 53138 BONESTROO ROSENS k ASSOC. 53138 31-Dec-96 BONESTROO ROSENE k ASSOC.467.50 lil NAVARRE/CASCO PT 53138 31-Dec-96 BONESTROO ROSENE k ASSOC.154.00 OCB RD TRAIL INSP 53138 31-Dec-96 BONESTROO RC ENE k ASSOC.232.50 Ikl SAGA HILLS/FOREST LK 53138 31-Dec-96 BONESTROO ROiENE k ASSOC.394.50 L.S. #28 RENOVATION-DEC 53138 31-Dec-96 BONESTROO ROSEKE k ASSOC.245.20 OCB RD TRAIL INSP-DEC 53138 31-Dec-96 BONESTROO ROSENE k ASSOC.48,690.00 RFP #l-STORM WTR MGKT PLA 53138 31-Dec-96 BONESTROO ROSENE k ASSOC.174.00 MSA REVIEW DEC 53138 31-Dec-96 BONESTROO ROSENE k ASSOC.1,996.30 TOrj MARTIN DRAINAGE Totals Check Number 53138 BONESTROO ROSENE k ASSOC.52,354.00 Check Number 53139 BRAUN INTERTEC 53139 31-Dec-96 BRAUN INTERTEC 913.20 GROUNDWATER ANALYSIS Totals Check Number 53139 BRAUN INTERTEC 913.20 19.80 19.80 TREE ORDINANCE RESEARCH 500.00 500.00 DEDUCTIBLE CLAIM 11015808 1,807.67 1,807.67 PAY i2 k FINAL Grand Total 55,600.30 28 Jan 1997 Tue 9:47 AM Check Register City of Orono Check Number Date Name Check Number 53123 53123 CITY COUNTY CREDIT UNION 29-Jan-97 CITY COUNTY CREDIT UNION Totals Check Number 53123 CITY COUNTY CREDIT UNION Check Number 53124 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OP LAKES 53124 53124 53124 29-Jan-97 29-Jan-97 29-Jan-97 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LAKES FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LAKES FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LAKES Totals Check Number 53124 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LAKES Check Number 53125 GREAT WEST LIFE ASSURANCE CO. 53125 29-Jan-97 GREAT WEST LIFE ASSURANCE CO. Totals Check Number 53125 GREAT WEST LIFE ASSURANCE CO. Check Number 53126 HENNEPIN CO. SUPPORT k COLL 53126 29-Jan-97 HENNEPIN CO. SUPPORT k COLL Totals Check Number 53126 HENNEPIN CO. SUPPORT k COLL Check Number 53127 HENNEPIN county SUPPORT k COLL 53127 29-Jan-97 HENNEPIN COUNTY SUPPORT k COLL Totals Check Number 53127 HENNEPIN COUNTY SUPPORT & COLL Check Number 53128 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST - 457 53128 • 29-Jan-97 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST - 457 Totals Check Number 53120 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST • 457 Check Number 53129 LAW ENFORCMENT LABOR SERVICE 53129 29-Jan-97 LAW ENFORCMENT LABOR SERVICE Totals Check Number 53129 LAW ENFORCMENT LABOR SERVICE Check Number 53130 MN DEPT OF revenue 53130 29-Jan-97 MN DEPT OF RET/ENUE Totals Check Number 53130 MN DEPT OF REVENUE Check Number 53131 MN MUTUAL LIFE 53131 29-Jan-97 MUTUAL LIFE Totals Check Number 53131 MN MUTUAL LIFE Transaction Amount 7,733.00 7,733.00 3,419.95 3,419.95 7,762.19 14,602.09 791.46 791.46 164.82 164.82 184.50 184.50 100.00 100.00 495.00 495.00 3,247.39 3,247.39 155.00 155.00 Page 1 Comments SAVINGS W/H k TRANSFERRED FICA k MEDICARE W/H FICA,MEDCR CITY SHARE FEDERAL WITHHOLDING DEFERRED COMP W/H THOKTON IC0266780 SKREEN #C0262310 DEFERRED COMP W/H UNION DUES W/H STATE TAX W/H DEFERRED COMP W/H 28 Jan 1997 TUC 9:47 AM Check Register City of Orono Check Number Date Name Check Number 53132 53132 MN STATE RETIREMENT-DEF COMP 29-Jan-97 MN STATE RETIREMENT-DEF COMP Totals Check Number 53132 MN STATE RETIREMENT-DEF COMP Check Number 53133 PEBSCO/OBRA 53133 29-Jan-97 PEBSCO/OBRA Totals Check Number 53133 PEBSCO/OBRA Check Number 53134 PEBSCO/US CONF OF MAYORS 53134 29-Jan-97 PEBSCO/US CONF OF MAYORS Totals Check Number 53134 PEBSCO/US CONF OF MAYORS Check Number 53135 PERA 53135 53135 29-Jan-97 29-Jan-97 PERA PERA Totals Check Number 53135 PERA Check Number 53136 UNITED WAY 53136 29-Jan-97 UNITED WAY Totals Check Number 53136 UNITED WAY Grand Total Transaction Amount 150.00 150.00 45.59 45.59 2,064.92 2,064.92 4,002.29 5,186.84 9,191.13 23.00 23.00 38,947.90 Page 2 Comments DEFERRED COMP W/H OBRA DEFERRED COMP W/H USCM DEFERRED COMP W/H PERA EMPLOYEE W/H PERA CITY SHARE CHARITY DONATIONS W/H • i 3 Feb 1997 Hon 9:48 AM Check Register City of Orono ►Check number Date Name Check Number 52909 52909 CITY OF ORONO GOLF COURSE 31-Jan-97 CITY OF ORONO GOLF COURSE Totals Check Number 52909 CITY OF ORONO GOLF COURSE Check Number 52910 POSTMASTER 52910 31-Jan-97 POSTMASTER Totals Check Number 52910 POSTMASTER Check Number 52911 POSTMASTER 52911 52911 52911 31-Jan-97 31-Jan-97 31-Jan-97 POSTMASTER POSTMASTER POSTMASTER Totals Check Number 52911 POSTMASTER Check Number 52912 BUFFALO BITUMINOUS INC. 52912 31-Jan-97 BUFFALO BITUMINOUS INC. Totals Oieck Number 52912 BUFFALO BITUMINOUS INC. Check Number 52913 BOYER FORD k TRUCK 52913 31-Jan-97 BOYER FORD k TRUCK Totals Check Number 52913 BOYER FORD k TRUCK Grand Total Transaction Amount 100.00 100.00 900.00 900.00 71.92 143.84 143.84 359.60 29,791.98 29,791.98 45,934.00 45,934.00 77,085.58 Page 1 Comments CHANGE FUND FOR WTR POSTAGE FOR METER 4TH OTR UTILITY POSTAGE 4TH QTR UTILITY POSTAGE 4TH QTR UTILITY POSTAGE PAY #7 & FINAL 1997 FORD L8000 CAB/CHASS 1 1 6 Feb 1997 Thu 4:29 PM Check Number Check Number 53143 Check Register City of Orono Date Name 53143 A.T.O.M. 04-Feb-97 A.T.O.M. Totals Check Number 53143 A.T.O.M. Check Number 53144 S3144 AIRTOUCH CELLULAR 04-Feb-97 Totals Check Number AIRTOUCH CELLULAR 53144 AIRTOUCH CELLULAR Check Number 53145 53145 AT t T CONSUMER PRODUCTS DIV 03-Feb-97 Totals Check Number AT t T CONSUMER PRODUCTS DIV 53145 AT li T CONSU^ffiR PRODUCTS DIV Check Number 53145 53146 AT&T 03-Feb-97 AT&T Totals Check Number 53145 AT&T Check Number 53147 53147 BENEFITS DESIGN GROUP 03-Feb-97 Totals Check Number BENEFITS DESIGN GROUP 53147 BENEFITS DESIGN GROUP Check Number 53148 53140 BLACKOWIAK & SON 06-Feb-97 Totals Check Number BLACKOWIAK & SON 53148 BLACKOWIAK & SON Check Number 53149 53149 BOBZIEN. SUB 03-Feb-97 Totals Check Number BOBZl^, SUB 53149 BOBZIEN. SUE Check Number 53150 53150 53150 BOYER TRUCK PARTS 06-Feb-97 04-Feb-97 Totals Check Number BOYER TRUCK PARTS BOYER TRUCK PARTS 53150 BOYER TRUCK PARTS Check Number 53151 53151 BRINKHAUS, JACK 05-Feb-97 BRINKHAUS. JACK Transaction Amount 25.00 25.00 343.38 343.38 19.55 19.55 18.93 18.93 1.582.60 1.582.60 168.58 168.58 6*- .00 69.00 18.51 225.88 244.39 47.43 Page 1 Comments CHESWICK-97 MEMBERSHIP FEB ^SRVICB EQUIPMENT RENTAL LONG DISTANCE CHARGES FEBRUARY JANUARY SERVICE UNIFORM PANTS 8425 CABLE 8425 CLUTCH ASSDffiLY MILEAGE REI^®URS£M£NT 6 Feb 1997 Thu 4:29 PM Check Number Check Number 53151 Check Register City of Orono Date Name 53151 BRINKHAUS, JACK 06-Feb-97 BRINKHAUS, JACK Totals Check Number 53151 BRINKHAUS, JACK Check Number 53152 BUDGET PRINTING 53152 06-Feb-97 BUDGET PRINTING Totals Check Number 53152 BUDGET PRINTING Check Number 53153 cargill salt division 53153 06-Feb-97 CARGILL SALT DIVISION Totals Check Number 53153 CARGILL SALT DIVISION Check Number 53154 CHAPIN CONSTRUCTION BULLETIN 53154 03-Feb-97 CHAPIN CONSTRUCTION BULLETIN Totals Check Number 53154 CHAPIN CONSTRUCTION BULLETIN Check Number 53155 CHUNKS LAKESHORE AUTO 53156 06-Feb-97 CITY OF ORONO PETTY CASH Totals Check Number 53156 CITY OF ORONO PETTY CASH Check Number 53157 CITY OF wayzata 53157 18-Apr-96 CITY OF WAYZATA Totals Check Number 53157 CITY OF WAYZATA Check Number 53158 CROWN MARKING INC. 53158 06-Feb-97 CROWN MARKING INC. Totals Check Number 53158 CROWN MARKING INC. Check Number 53159 CRYSTEEL Transaction Amount 6.82 54.25 12.44 12.44 880.82 880.82 92.40 92.40 121.06 145.50 3.707.75 3.707.75 21.31 21.31 Page 2 Comments MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT MISC CHARGES DEICING SALT AD FOR 1997 MATERIALS BID 53155 04-Feb-97 CHUNKS LAKESHORE AUTO 26.71 8175 OIL CHANGE 53155 04-Feb-97 CHUNKS LAKESHORE AUTO 522.59 8174 AIR BAG, SPRING 53155 04-Feb-97 CHUNKS LAKESHORE AUTO 138.27 8176 SVC TRANSMISSION 53155 03-Feb-97 CHUNKS LAKESHORE AUTO 318.86 8173 BRAKES 53155 03-Feb-97 CHUNKS LAKESHORE AUTO 22.80 8176 REPLACE HEADLIGHT 53155 03-Feb-97 CHUNKS LAKESHORE AUTO 31.95 8175 REPLACE WIPERS Total1 Check Number 53155 CHUNKS LAKESHORE AUTO 1,061.18 Check Number 53156 CITY OF ORONO PETTY CASH 53156 06-Feb-97 CITY 01" ORONO PETTY CASH 24.44 BELT FOR VACUUM OFFICE SUPPLIES 1ST QTR FIRE PROTECTION FLINT DESK SIGN 6 Feb 1997 Thu 4:29 PM Check Register City of Orono Check Number Date Name Check Number 53159 53159 CRYSTEEL 04-Feb-97 CRYSTEEL Totals Check Number 53159 CRYSTEEL Check Number 53160 CUSTOM INTERIORS 53160 04-Feb-97 CUSTOM INTERIORS Totals Check Number 53160 CUSTOM INTERIORS Check Number 53161 DAHLKE TREE SERVICE 53161 06-Feb-97 DAHLKE TREE SERVICE Totals Check Number 53161 DAHLKE TREE SERVICE Check Number 53162 DARE AMERICA 53162 04-Feb-97 DARE AMERICA Totals Check Number 53162 DARE AMERICA Check Number 53163 DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MGMT 53163 03-Feb-97 DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MGMT Totals Check Number 53163 DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MGMT Check Number 53164 EARL F. ANCKRSxLI & ASSOC. 53164 04-Feb-97 EARL F. ANDERSON k ASSOC. Totals Check Number 53164 EARL F. ANDERSON k ASSOC, Check Number 53165 ENGINEERING REPRO SYSTEMS 53165 04-Feb-97 ENGINEERING REPRO SYSTEMS Totals Check Number 53165 ENGINEERING REPRO SYSTEMS Check Number 53166 FEED RITE CONTROLS 53166 04-Feb-97 FEED RITE CONTROLS Totals Check Number 53166 FEED RITE CONl’ROLS Check Number 53167 FROST. SHERRY R. 53167 04-Feb-97 FROST, SIffiRRY R. Totals Check Number 53167 FROST. SHERRY R. Check Number 53169 0 fit K SERVICES Transaction Amount 33.65 33.65 468.22 468.22 345.00 345.00 331.05 331.05 75.00 75.00 37.96 37.96 95.46 95.46 253.14 253.14 495.00 495.00 1 Page 3 i Comments HAIR PIN COTTER SHADES TREE TRIMMING DARE SUPPLIES TOMCHECK-REGISTRATION STREET SIGN-COPPER VIEW REPRINTS HYDROFLUOSILICIC ACID PARK COMM MINUTES t I Check Number 53170 GALL'S INC. 53170 03-Feb-97 GALL'S INC, Totale Check Number 53i70 gall'S inc. Check Number 53171 GOVERNMENT TRAINING SERVICE 53171 04-Feb-97 GOVERNMENT TRAINING SERVICE Totals Check Number 53171 GOVERNMENT TRAINING SERVICE Check Number 53172 GOVT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSN. 53172 53172 06-Feb-97 06-Feb-97 GOVT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSN, GOVT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSN, Totals Check Number 53172 GOVT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSN, Check Number 53173 HANSEN, STEVEN C. 53173 04-Feb-97 HANSEN, STEVEN C. Totals Check Number 53173 HANSEN, STEVEN C. Check Number 53174 HEALTHPARTNERS 53174 53174 04-Feb-97 04-Feb-97 HEALTHPARTNERS HEALTHPARTNERS Totals Check Number 53174 HEALTHPARTNERS Check Number 53175 HENNEPIN COUNTY TREAS. 53175 04-Feb-97 HENNEPIN COUNTY TREAS 291.39 291.39 150.00 xSO.OO 295.00 192.90 487.90 38.94 38.94 313.51 5,477.08 5,790.59 337.50 1 6 Feb 1997 Check Register Thu 4:29 PM City of Orono Check Transaction Number Date Name Amount Comments Check Number 53169 G a K SERVICES 53169 04-Feb-97 G 6 K SERVICES 10.81 RATHBUN 53169 04-Feb-97 G a K SERVICES 55.90 STREET EMPLOYEES 53169 04-Feb-97 G a K SERVICES 82.95 FLOOR MATS 53169 04-Feb-97 G a K SERVICES 5.26 STEFFENHAGEN 53165 06-Feb-97 G a K SERVICES 47.63 FLOOR MATS 53169 06-Feb-97 G a K SERVICES 58.62 FLOOR MATS 53169 06-Feb-97 G a K SERVICES 47.63 FLOOR MATS 53169 04-Feb-97 G a K SERVICES 10.28 RATHBUN 53169 04-Feb-97 G a K SERVICES 76.17 STREET EMPLOYEES 53169 04-Feb-97 G a K SERVICES 4.73 STEFFENHAGEN 53169 04-Feb-97 G a K SERVICES 10.28 RATHBUN 53169 04-Feb-97 G a K SERVICES 55.90 STREET EMPLOYEES 53169 04-Feb-97 G a K SERVICES 4.73 STEFFENHAGEN 53169 04-Feb-97 G a K SERVICES 10.28 RATHBUN 53169 04-Feb-97 G a K SERVICES 74.31 STREET EMPLOYEES Totals Check Number 53169 G a K SERVICES 555.48 Page 4 SPOTLIGHTS VEE-MCFOA REGISTRATION MILLER-CPFO EXAM FEE FINANCIAL BOOKS & GUIDES MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT FEBRUARY INSURANCE FEBRUARY INSURANCE BALLOTS ir 6 Feb 1997 Thu 4:29 PM Chech Humber Check Register City of Orono Date Name Check Number 53175 HENNEPIN COUNTY TREAS. Totals Check Number 53175 HENNEPIN COUNTY TREAS. Check Number 53176 53* 76 HOLIDAY INN 04-Feb-97 Totals Check Number HOLIDAY INN 53176 HOLIDAY INN Dieck Number 53177 53177 hTIDSON MAP CO 04-Feb-97 Totals Check Number HUDSON MAP CO 53177 HUDSON MAP CO Check Number 53178 53178 HYDRAULIC SPECIALTY CO. 04-Feb-97 Totals Check Number HYDRAULIC SPECIALTY CO. 53178 HYDRAULIC SPECIALTY CO. ChecK Number 53179 53179 ICMA 03-Feb-97 ICMA Totals Check Number 53179 ICMA Check Number 53180 S3180 53180 INTERSTATE BATTERIES 04-Feb-97 04-Feb-97 Totals. Check Number INTERSTATE BATTEKIES INTERSTATE BATTERIES 53180 INTERSTATE PATTERIES Check Number 53181 531B1 J fit R RADIATOR CORP. 04-Feb-97 Totals Check Number J fii R RADIATOR CORP 53181 J fit R RADIATOR CORP Check Number 53182 53182 KOEHNEN'S AMOCO 07-Feb-96 Totals Check Number KOEHNEN'S AMOCO 53182 KOEHNEN'S AMOCO Check Number 53183 53183 KUSTOM SIGNALS INC 06-Feb-97 Totals Check Number KUSTOM SIGNALS INC 5318 3 rOJSTOM SIGNALS INC Check Number 53184 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES Transaction Amount 337.50 180.63 180.63 21.65 21.65 62.71 62.71 290.00 290.00 106.44 114.91 221.35 88.00 88.00 23.78 23.78 3.863.82 3.863.82 Page 5 Comments CONFIRM 864183076 - VEE 1997 STREET ATLAS #428 VALVE CONTROL 1997 DUES GENERATOR BATTERY #712 BATTERY REPAIR RADIATOR GASOLINE PURCHASES RADAR UNITS 53184 06-Feb-97 LEAuUB OF MN CITIES 400.00 1ST HALF W.C. INSURA.NCE 6 Feb 1997 Thu 4:29 PM Check Kumber Date Check Register City of Orono Name Transaction Amount Page 6 Comments Check Number 53184 53184 53184 53184 LEAGUE OP MN CITIES 06-Feb-97 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES 06-Feb-97 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES 06-Feb-97 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES Totals Check Number 53104 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES 1«230.00 600.00 12.641.50 14.871.50 1ST HALF W.C. INSURANCE 1ST HALF W.C. INSURANCE 1ST HALF W.C. INSURANCE Check Number 53185 LONG LAKE BIG A AUTO PARTS 53185 04-Feb-97 Totals Check Number LONG LAKE BIG A A^rrO PARTS 53185 LONG LAKE BIG A AUTO PARTS 21.68 21.68 8712 FUEL FILTER Qieck Number 53186 LONG LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 53186 03-Feb-97 Totals Check Number LONG LAKE CHAMBER OF COmERCE 53186 LONG LAKI. r’AMBER OF COMMERCE 100.00 100.00 1997 DUES Check Number 53187 53187 53187 LONG LAKE TRACTOR - 06-Feb-97 04-Feb-97 LONG "R.'/ EQUIPMENT LONf EQUIPMENT Totals Check Number 53187 LONG LAKE '. /-TOR EQUIPMENT 90.89 36.24 127.13 PARTS FOR LOADER RACHET STRAP Check Number 53188 M.A.M.A. 53188 03-Feb-97 Totals Check Number M.A.M.A. 53188 M.A.M.A. 25.00 25.00 1997 0t i5S Check Number 53189 MAGIC CLEANERS 53189 04-Feb-97 Totals Check Number MAGIC CLEANERS 53189 MAGIC CLEANERS 31.95 31.95 BLANKEf CLEANING Check Number 53190 MAMA-LMC LABOR RELATIONS SERV 53190 04-Fcb-97 Totals Check Number MAMA-LMC LABOR REIATIONS SERV 53190 MAMA-LMC LABOR RELATIONS SERV 2.442.00 2.442.00 1997 MEMBER DUES Check Number 53191 53191 53191 53191 MINNEAPOLIS OXYGEN COMPANY 04-Feb-97 06-Feb-97 06-Feb-97 Totals Check Number min :<ilapolis oxygen company MINNEAPOLIS OXYGEN COMPANY MINNEAPOLIS OXYGEN COMPANY 53191 MINNEAPOLIS OXYGEN COMPANY 31.50 13.50 31.50 76.50 OXYGEN, ACETYLENE MEDICAL OXYGEN ACETYLENE. OXYGEN Check Number 53192 MINNE'^A*:^ 53192 03-Feb-97 MINNEGASCO 91.72 GAS CHARGES 6 Feb 1997 Thu 4:29 PM Check Register City of Ororo Check Number Date Name Check Number 53192 53192 53192 MINNEGASCO 03-Feb-97 MINNEGASCO 03-Feb-97 MINNEGASCO Totals Check Number 53192 MINNEGASCO Check Number 53193 MN BENEFIT ASSOCIATION 53193 05-Feb-96 MN BENEFIT ASSOCIATION Totals Check Number 53193 MN BENEFIT ASSOCIATION Check Number 53194 MN CHIEF OF POLICE ASSN 53194 06-Feb-97 MN CHIEF OF POLICE ASSN Totals Check Number 53194 MN CHIEF OF POLICE ASSN Check Number 53195 MN DEPT OF REVENUE 53195 53195 04-Feb-97 04-Feb-97 MN DEPT OF REVENUE MN DEPT OF REVENUE Totals Check Number 53195 MN DEPT OF REVENUE Check Number 53196 MN GOLF ASSOCIATION INC. 53196 06-Feb-97 MN GOLF ASSOCIATION INC. Totals Check Number 53196 MN GOLF ASSOCIATION INC. Check Number 53197 MN HIGHWAY SAFETY CENTER 53197 53197 06-Feb-97 06-Feb-97 MN HIGHWAY SAFETY CENTER MN HIGHWAY SAFETY CENTER Totals Check Number 53197 MN HIGHWAY SAFETY CENTER Qieck Number 53198 MPLS COWUNir/ COLLEGE 53198 53198 06-Feb-97 04-Feb-97 MPLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE MPLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Totals Check Number 53190 MPLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Check Number 53U9 NATIONAI. AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER 53199 04-Feb-97 NATIONAL AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER Totals Check Number 53199 NATIONAL AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER Check Number 53200 NSP 53200 06-Feb-97 NSP Transaction Amount 625.74 5,378.57 6,096.03 74.22 74.22 23.30 23.30 594.00 19.00 613.00 100.00 100.00 171.00 171.00 342.00 85.00 175.00 260.00 162.00 162.00 l,110.6i Page 7 Comments GAS CHARGES GAS CHARGES FEB INSURANCE PERMIT FORMS JANUARY SALES TAX JANUARY SALES TAX STEFFENHAGEN-97 DUES TOMCZYK-ADVANCE DRIVING ERICKSON-ADVANCED DRIVING TOMCZYK-VERBAL JUDO JOHNSON-FIREARMS INSTR. ANNUAL TRIP TEST STREET LIGHT BILL lOiS F 6 Feb 1997 Thu 4:29 PM Check Register City of Orono Check Totals Check Number 53201 O'SULLIVANS AUTO REPAIR Check Number 53202 OBERAIGNER. SCOTT 53202 53202 04-Feb-97 04-Feb-97 OBERAIGNER, SCOTT OBERAIGNER, SCOTT Totals Check Number 53202 OBERAIGNER, SCOTT Check Number 53203 OFFICE DEPOT 53203 03-Feb-97 OFFICE DEPOT Totals Check Number 53203 OFFICE DEPOT Check Number 53204 OLSON, JOHN C 53204 53204 04-Feb-97 04-Feb-97 OLSON, JOHN C OLSON, JOHN C Totals Check Number 53204 OLSON, JOHN C Check Number 53205 PERA LIFE INSURANCE 5320S 04-Feb-97 PERA LIFE INSURANCE Totals Check Number 53205 PERA LIFE INSURANCE Check Number 53206 PIONEER 53206 53206 53206 06-Feb-97 06-Feb-97 03-Feb-97 PIONEER PIONEER PIONEER Totals Check Number 53206 pioneer Check Number 53207 POWERCLEAN COMPANY INC. 53207 04-Feb-97 POWERCLEAN COMPANY INC. Totals Check Number 53207 POWERCLEAN COMPANY INC. Transaction 17.30 24.18 19.00 43.18 327.69 327.69 2.17 202.13 204.30 144.00 144.00 .*>0.00 56.00 143.50 227.50 1,715.01 1,715.01 Page 8 Number Date Name Amount Comments Check Number 53200 NSP 53200 06-Feb-97 NSP 108.10 NSP CHARGES 53200 06-Feb-97 NSP 1,365.70 NSP CHARGES 53200 06-Feb-97 NSP 2,366.79 NSP CHARGES 53200 06-Feb-97 NSP 2,196.14 NSP CHARGES 53200 06-Feb-97 NSP 149.94 HHY 12 & WILLOW Totals Check Number 53200 NSP 7,297.30 Check Number 53201 O'SULLIVANS AUTO REPAIR 53201 04-Feb-97 O'SULLIVANS AUTO REPAIR 17.30 OIL CHANGE MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT LICENSE REIMBURSEMENT OFFICE SUPPLIES MILEAGE REIMS. TUITION REIMS. MARCH INSURANCE LAND USE APPLICATIONS LAND USE APPLICATIONS 1997 BUDGET SUMMARY JANUARY SERVICE 6 Feb 1997 Thu 4:29 PM Check Number Check Number 53208 Date Name 53208 PRAIRIE OFFSET 04-Feb-97 PRAIRIE OFFSET Totals Check Number 53208 PRAIRIE OFFSET Check Register City of Orono Check Number Transaction Amount 44.09 44.09 Page 9 Comments VAN ZOMEREN BUS. CARDS 53209 PRECISION BUSINESS SYSTEMS 53209 53209 03-Feb-97 03-Feb-97 Totals Check Number PRECISION BUSINESS SYSTEMS PRECISION BUSINESS SYSTEMS 53209 PRECISION BUSINESS SYSTEMS Check Number 53210 PRO TIRE & EXHAUST 255.09 71.13 326.22 PORTABLE DICTATOR REPAIR RECORDER 53210 03-Feb-97 Totals Check Number PRO TIRE a EXHAUST 53210 PRO TIRE a EXHAUST 10.50 10.50 #174 REPAIR FLAT TIRE Check Number 53211 PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT CO. 53211 04-Feb-97 Totals Check Number PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT CO 53211 PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT CO 180.00 180.00 CALIBRATE RADAR UNITS Check Number 53212 PUMP a METER SERVICES INC. 53212 53212 53212 04-Feb-97 04-Feb-97 04-Feb-97 Totals Check Number PUMP a METER SERVICES INC PUMP a METER SERVICES INC PUMP a METER SERVICES INC 53212 PUMP a ^ffiTER SERVICES INC, 29.06 97.05 43.16 169.27 NOZZLES INSTALL NOZZLE COTTER PIN Check Number 53213 R a R MARINE 53213 04-Feb-97 Totals Check Number R a R MARINE 53213 R a R MARINE 31.94 31.94 OIL CHANGER Check Number 53214 rJVTHBUN, BARRY 53214 04-Feb-97 Totals Check Number RATHBU^J, BARRY 53214 RATHBUN, BARRY 55.80 55.80 MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT Check Number 53215 RITZ CAMERA 53215 06-Feb-97 Totals Check Nun^er RITZ CAMERA 53215 RITZ CAMERA 17.39 17.39 FILM PROCESSING Check Number 53216 ROLLINS OIL CO. 53216 04-Feb-97 Totals Check Number ROLLINS OIL CO. 53216 ROLLINS OIL CO. 1,234.58 1,234.58 OIL. FILTERS, FLOOR DRY 6 Feb 1997 Thu 4:29 PM Qieck Register City of Orono Check Number Date Name Check Number 53217 53217 SCHOENHOFF, JOHN 06-Feb-97 SCHOENHOFF, JOHN Totals Check Number 53217 SCHOENHOFF, JOHN Check Number 53218 SCHOENINO EXCAVATING 53218 06-Fcb-97 SCHOENING EXCAVATING Totals Check Number 53218 SCHOENING EXCAVATING Check Number 53219 SNYDER DRUG STORES 53219 53219 04-Feb-97 06-Feb-97 SiOTDER DRUG STORES SNYDER DRUG STORES Totals Check Number 53219 SNYDER DRUG STORES Check Number 53220 ST. JOSEPH'S EQUIPMENT INC. 53220 04-Feb-97 ST. JOSEPH'S EQUIPMENT INC Totals Check Number 53220 ST. JOSEPH'S EQUIPMENT INC, Check Number 53221 STAR TRIBUNE 53221 03-Feb-97 STAR TRIBUNE Totals Check Number 53221 STAR TRIBUNE Check Number 53222 STATE OF MINNESOTA 53222 06-Feb-97 STATE OF MINNESOTA Totals Check Number 53222 STATE OF MINNESOTA Check Number 53223 STEFFENHAGEN. RON 53223 06-Feb-97 STEFFENRV3EN, RON Totals Check Number 53223 STEFFENHAGEN. ROli Check Number 53224 STRINGER BUSINESS SYSTEMS 53224 03-Feb-97 STRINGER BUSINESS SYSTEMS Totals Check Number 53224 STRINGER BUSINESS SYSTEMS Check Number 53225 SUBURBAN ALLIANCE 53225 03-Feb-97 SUBURBAN ALLIANCE Totals Check Number 53225 SUBURBAN ALLIANCE Transaction Amount 220.68 220.68 756.00 756.00 4.37 11.67 16.04 15.80 15.80 24.05 24. U5 50.00 50.00 12.19 12.19 228.73 228.73 4.240.35 4.240.35 Page 10 Comments EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT HAUL SNOW FROM NAVARRE MISC. SUPPLIES MISC SUPPLIES GAUGE SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATE EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT TONER CARTRIDGE DISSOLUTION PAYMENT 6 Feb 1997 Thu 4:29 PM Check Register City of Orono Check Number Date Name Check Number 53226 53226 TWIN CITY GARAGE DOOR CO. 04-Feb-97 TWIN CITY GARAGE DOOR CO Totals Check Number 53226 TWIN CITY GARAGE DOOR CO Check Number 53227 UNIFORMS UNLIMITED 53227 06-Feb-97 UNIFORMS UNLIMITED Totals Check Number 53227 UNIFORMS UNLIMITED Check Number 53228 UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 53229 04-Feb-97 UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Totals Check Number 53228 UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Check Number 53229 UNIVERSITY OP MINNESOTA 53229 53229 53229 03-Feb-97 03-Feb 97 03-Feb-97 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA Totals Check Number 53229 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA Check Number 53230 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE Check Number 53231 US WEST COMMUNICATIONS 53231 53231 53231 53231 06-Feb-97 06-Feb-97 06-Feb-97 06-Feb-97 US WEST COMMUNICATIONS US WEST COMMUNICATIONS US WEST COMMUNICATIONS US WEST COMMUNICATIONS Totals Check Number 53231 US WEST COMMUNICATIONS Check Number 53232 VILLAGE CHEVROLET 53232 04-Feb-97 VILLAGE CHEVROLET Totals Check Number 53232 VILLAGE CHEVROLET Check Number 53233 WESTSIDS WHOLESALE TIRE 53233 06-Feb-97 WESTSIDE WHOLESALE TIRE Transaction Amount 325.15 325.15 492.55 492.55 345.00 345.00 37.00 37.00 37.00 111.00 277.01 29.27 67.95 683.12 1,057.35 129.30 129.30 455.89 Page 11 Comments GARAGE DOOR OPENERS FARNIOK-UNIFORM VAN ZOMEREN-REGISTRATION VEE-SEMINAR HASEMAN-SEMINAR GEMAR-SEMINAR 53230 05-Feb-96 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE 0.85 FEBRUARY INSURANCE 53230 05-Feb-96 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE 3.61 FEBRUARY INSURANCE 53230 05-Feb-96 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE 1.55 FEBRUARY INSURANCE 53230 05-Feb-96 UNIT'LIFE INSURANCE 419.89 FEBRUARY INSURANCE Totals Check Number 53230 UNUM LIFE •NSURANCE 425.90 US WEST CHARGES US WEST CHARGES US WEST CHARGES US WEST CHARGES S422, 708 PARTS #427 REAR TIRES , 6 Feb 1997 Thu 4:29 PM Check Number Check Number 53233 Check Register City of Orono Date Name 53233 WESTSIDE WHOLESALE TIRE 04-Feb-97 WESTSIDE WHOLESALE TIRE Totals Check Number 53233 WESTSIDE WHOLESALE TIRE Check Number Transaction Amount 461.63 917.52 Page 12 Comments #427 TIRES 53234 WISCONSIN CENTER GUEST HOUSE 53234 04-Feb-97 Totals Check Number WISCONSIN CENTER GUEST HOUSE 53234 WISCONSIN CENTER GUEST HOUSE Check Number 53235 WRIGHT HENNEPIN ELECTRIC 135.00 136.00 VAN 20MEREN-REGISTOATI0N 53235 53235 04-Feb-97 04-Feb-57 Totals Check Number WRIGHT HENNEPIN ELECTRIC WRIGHT HENNEPIN ELECTRIC 53235 WRIGHT HENNEPIN ELECTRIC 8.31 9.00 17.31 SECURITY LIGHT SECURITY LIGHT Check Number 53236 YOCUM OIL CO INC. 53236 53236 53236 06-Feb-97 04-Feb-97 04-Feb-97 Totals Check Number YOCUM OIL CO INC, YOCUM OIL CO INC, YOCUM OIL CO INC, 53236 YOCUM OIL CO INC. Check Number 53237 53237 2EP MANUFACTURING CO. 06-Feb-97 Totals Check Nu^er ZEP MANUFACTURING CO. 53237 ZEP MANUFACTURING CO. Grand Total 1.360.30 71.34 166.07 1,597.71 97.24 97.24 71,615.55 DIESEL FUEL FUEL OIL FUEL OIL HAND CLEANER E»JFORMATION ITEMS COUNCIL MEETING COUNOLMEETINa FEB iQ 1997 CnYOFOKMO OF 1 171 e f ..t ^ i«ukVk.^Air. - i- u m^r •.ir fii I L«m« r received FEB 6 1997 CITYOFORONO HENNEPIN COUNTY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY A-2308 Government Center Minneapolis, Minnesota 55487-0238 612-348-6497 Februar\' 3, 1997 Gabriel Jabbour Mayor City ofOrono P.O. Box 66 Crystal Bay, MN 55323 Dear Mayor Jabbour: Last January the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners met with suburban officials to discuss the County's role in housing. One request, made by suburban officials, was for Hennepin County to seek funding under the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) first-time homebuyers mortgage program in order to maximize funds available to suburban Hennepin County residents. On January 16, the Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HCHRA) authorized staff to submit an application for the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) Minnesota City Participation Program. Tlie HCHRA application will be on behalf of all communities interested in the program that do not wish to submit an individual application for the mortgage funds. Under the Minnesota City Participation FYogram, the MHFA sells mortgage revenue bonds on behalf of city and county housing authorities. The proceeds of these bonds provide below-market interest rate, mortgage loans for low and moderate-income first-time homebuy ers. The maximum purchase price for single-family homes under this program is $95,000. The loans are originated and processed by participating area lenders. The MHFA allocates mortgage funds under this program on a per capita basis. We estimate that a County application could result in an additional S3 million in mortgage funds available to residents in Hennepin County. Metropolitan Council staff has informed Hennepin County that a community ’s participation in the County first-time homebuyer mortgage application w ill be viewed as an effort to advance affordable housing, regardless if the mortgages are utilized w ithin the city borders. This w ill assist cities in the implementation of the Livable Communities Act. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MikeOpat Mark Stenglein Mark Andrew Peter McLaughlin Randy Johnson Mary Tambomino Penny Steele Mayor Jabbour Page 2 We recognize the importance of hoineownership for maintaining viable communities and urge all suburban communities to fully participate in this program, either through an individual municipal application or the HCHRA application. By doing so, the resources available for first-time homebuyers will be significantly expanded for suburban Hennepin County residents. Information on the County ’s Minnesota City Participation Program application has been sent to all suburban county municipal staff. Please contact staff in the County ’s Office of Planning and Development (541-7080) if you have any questions. Penny Steele, Chair Hennepin County HRA Seventh District Commissioner cc: City Manager •i r* ---------f SPORTS: Skiers to defend state crown, Page 20A.I- m mm /Vnglers protest Maxwell Bay access barricades DffR says landing will remain open for next winter By Nancy !«auseng Staff Writer Lake Minnetonka anglers and bait shop owneu furi­ ous at the barricading of the new Department of Natural Re­ sources (DNR) Maxwell Bay public access in Orono. Anglers Jeremy and Sue Langanki recently sent a letter to area newspapers blaming the **local dictatorship** for barricad­ ing the $2 million access at the former Gayle*s Marina site and urging anglers to contact Orono Mayor Gabriel Jabbour. The Langankis and other an ­ glers are upset that there is very little access to the bay. If the parking lot is not plowed, anglers cither have to walk about a half mile and then climb over snow piles at the access or they have to enter from North Arm Bay and cross question­ able ice under the Boy Scout Bridge. “My whole thing is your fish­ ing license pays for the upkeep and the building of these things and it*s closed,** Jeremy said. “It’s a matter of fact that that s our right and it’s been taken away. It was supposed to be open last fall. Now there’s going to have to be this big wahoo open­ ing ceremony. It’s pretty ridicu­ lous. When you see it, it*s so stu­ pid and childish." The DNR has sinc2 plowed the access parking lot bat barri­ cades were installed at the launch site at the city ’s request for safety reasons, said Mike Markell, program supervisor for the DNR’s Trails and Water­ ways division. “We were concerned about ice safety because it had been a ma­ rina and we had been told by the city that there had been some problems," Markell said. “We had some task force meetings with the city and it was due to concern that there always has been open water out there." Martha Reger, DNR area trail and waterways supervisor, said the DNK wanted to see if ice depths were adequate to sup­ port winter fishing use because of the landing's proximity to a channel and corcerns that the neighboring Lakeside Marina would aeiate its docks. A report that the access was supposed to have opened Jan. 1 was inaccurate, Reger said. Roger said the ice depths ap­ pear to be adequate and that the neighboring marina is far enough away where it would not cause problems. While the DNR usually does Phil Kaley (left) of Orono rnd Steve Langanki of Monticello want winter access to Maxwell Bay in Orono. (Craig Lassig/Staff Photographer) % little to its access ramps in the winter, it has barricaded some under certain circumstances. “We have barricaded areas for concerns about our ramps," Markell said. “We have a lot of ramps that get blown out be­ cause of ice. The department ’s iipproach is ice is never safe. We will never plow lanes onto the lake because of the liability as­ pect. “We don ’t normally plow' ac­ cesses during the winter. There are 1,500 accesses in the state and most of the time people can find their own w'ay to get on the lake." The DNR closes ramps at Prior Lake and at a Chisago County lake, Roger said. In both cases, the municipalities pro­ vide alternate accesses. Markell said another reason for the barricading is because construction has not been com­ pleted. “The access wasn ’t really opened," he said. “We’re plan ­ ning a grand opening in May. It isn ’t really done yet. We still MAXWELL: To Page 15A A Long Lakf^ '''’•"''mines Plymouth/Wayzata/Ofono/Long Lake Sun*Sailor/Wednesday. Feb. 5,1997 15AMaxwell: Bait shop owners are losing bay ’s businessFrom Page lA need turn lanes in there and the land­ scaping isn’t done.” Had the access been led open this win­ ter, the DNR probably would not have plowed the parking lot, Markell said. Fu­ ture plowing may be in question because the DNR has not requested state-wide funding for it. Markell said the DNR had not antici­ pated much winter use at the access, and that it is working with anglers to resolve the issue. The access will be open next winter. “We’re definitely going to solve the problem next winter,” he said. "It’s not going to happen next year.” Jabbour responds Jabbour contends that anglers’ per­ sonal attacks against him are misguid­ ed. “I was one of the people who spear­ headed getting that access,” Jabbour said. **I thought I should be perceived as a friend to the people.” Jabbour argued that the landing is not officially opened, it was never intended to be a winter access and was barricaded for safety reasons. “Our No. 1 one task is public safety,” Jabbour said. “We have no idea if the ice is going to be op^n or closed. “The city has an agreement with the DNR that this is a summer access. The minutes will show 1 agree these gates (that were to have blocked the parking lot) should not exist. I did work very close with the fishermen lobby. We’re on very good terms with them. I suggested we keep (the parking lot) open in the winter so people who do not feel comfortable can park in there.” *The whole thing is they don V want ice houses out there because they look disgusting. They don *t want the dirty fisherman out there.* — Jeremy Langanki ‘Ice is safe’ Local bait shop owners do not buy Jab- bour ’s safety concerns. “He was against having an access,” said Tinj S'^nenstahl, an owner of Wayza- ta Bail and Tackle. “Ml we want is access to the bay,” he added, “'fhey ’re making a mountain out of a mole hill. It’s a good crappie spot. It’s a great fishmg are Ron Nelson, partner at Shoreline Bait and Tackle, said many of his customers have complained about the closed access and that he is losing business. “What the whole thing comes down to is it a public lake or not,” Nelson said. “Unfortunately, there’s nothing w^e can do this winter. We figured it would bl nv over. 1 don ’t understand why everyone can’t do their own thing.” Nelson acknowledges that the ice was poor early this winter and that has hurt the ice fishing season, but lie argues it is now thick enough to support vehicles. “It’s ridiculous,” Nelson said. “Ask [Jabbonr] how thick the ice is. Ask him how thick the ice ha? to be to support a car. Right now you ’ve got 15 inches of clear ice ou^ there which is more than enough to * d n car up. “I’ll be happy to go head-to-head with them next winter. Most of these (an­ glers), 90 percent are smart. There’s 10 percent that are idiots. Ice is never safe. The bays that have the springs are the dangerous ones. “They ’re already killing this town,” he added. “Take fishing away and you ’re going to kill it irrore. I just hope everyone grows up and it U us go fishing.” Nelson said he understands why some neighbors may have concerns about lit­ tering. “While a small percentage of anglers leave a mess out on the lake, so do other lake users,” Nelson said. “I don ’t like see­ ing the garbage there. They ’re afraid they ’re going to have a litter problem. The city stepped in strong to keep this thing closed. We take care of it. We take it under our wing. We just keep this bay clean.” Jeremy also questioned others ’ safety i* V 100 percent safe,” he said. *"■-■161 e’s more ice there than is needed. lere’s a good 16 to 17 inches of ice out there. The whole thing is 'hey don ’t want ice houses out there because they look disgusting. They don ’t want the dirty fisherman out there. The DNR went out there to see if it was safe and they were going to open it Jan. 1.” Markell said he had no knowledge of residents or the city wanting to keep fish houses off the bay. “1 haven ’t felt that way in dealing with the local people at all,” Markell said. “It’s always difiicult when you identify a site to buy. It’? a combination of problems when­ ever you put something new in an area.” Jabbour maintains that the city has plenty of public access to the lake. “There’s a lot of places to go on the lake,” Jabbour said. “I challenge anyone to find any spot on the lake that has that much access to the lake. There’s two marinas there. They could even access was one of the people who spearheaded getting that access ... / thought I should be perceived as a friend to the people.* —Gabriel Jabbour through the marinas.” ‘Unfortunate situation ’ Markell said the controversy over the access has been unfortunate. “This is our biggest access ever, and to get it on a jewel of a lake like Lake Min­ netonka,” Markell said. “Orono has been extremely helpful. Our whole approach is to work with the Lake Minnetonka Con­ servation District and the community. “This is just a real plus having this. The city was very helpful at the legisla­ tive level. Gabriel Jabbour helped out. It was the natural resources committees in the House and Senate that helped this happen. I hope people celebrate this site.” Markell said funding for tne site was provided through the legislative commit ­ tees on natural resources and was not de­ rived from fishing license sales% Sonenstahl said anglers and bait shop owners like himself are waiting to see who has control over the access — the city or the DNR. “All we want to do is drive across a 50 foot piece of land to go fishing,” he said. “Our next step is to see who ’s got control ­ ling factors. We want to knew w^ata'jout next year.” Langanki encourages concerned an­ glers to attend the Orono City Council Meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 10. .1 ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR JANUARY 21,1997 ROLL The Orono Planning ComnMssion met on tlie above date with the following members present: Chair Dale Lindquist, Charles Schroeder. Sandra Smith, Lili McMillan, and Elizabeth Haum. Janice Berg a... William Stoddard were absent. The following represented the City Staft': Building and Zoning Administrator Jeanne Mabusth, Assistant Zoning and Planning Administrator Michael Gaffron, City Planner Elizabeth Van Zomeren, and Public Services Director Greg Gappa, and Recorder Sherry Frost. Mayor Jabbour and Council Members Kelley and Goetten were present. Chair Lindquist called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS/PUBLIC INFORMATION REVIEWS Gaffron informed those in attendance regarding Agenda Item #7, County Road 15 Road Improvement, that the intent of this review at this meeting is to consider wetland mitigation only. Discussion of the design and layout of County Road 1 5 road improvement would not occur. He reported that the Council will conduct that forum at a meeting in the future. A neighbor inquired if in fact the road improvement would ever occur. Gappa said some research was being conducted and a meeting would be scheduled in a few weeks. This neighbor asked that the Staff consider the engineering review previously performed. Mel Harrison, 1410 North Shore Drive, reported that he is concerned about safety due to the frequency of motorists making U-turns in the vicinity of his property. He asked when he would have the opportunity would occur to discuss the road hazards to include the problem with speeding along the cur\'e ot the roadway. Lindquist informed him he would have that opportunity at the Council level. Jabbour informed the Commission and audience that the discussions regarding the roadway has been underway for the past two years through several public hearings. He noted the final hearing was held in December, 1996, at which time, the Council approved the contract with the County for the County Road 15 road, improvement. Jabbour reported that he was willing to discuss the improvements but the approval of the layout has already occurred He noted that the intersection is a separate issue The turning lanes and Indian Mounds have been discussed. Jabbour met with those interested in another area of the chambers to inform them ot what has already taken place. MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 21, 1997 (#1) 7:00 P.M. - #2201, GEORGE ADAMS, JAMES FIEGLR AND S.T. ROBB, JIL, 570, 580,590, AND 600 BIG ISLAND - VACATION OF UNIMPROVED RIGHT-OF-WAY 7:10-7:47 P.M. The AfTidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicants were present. Gaffron reported that the application was a request for a vacation of the dedicated portion of right-of-way of the Pleasant View plat of 1888 due to the need for upgrading of septic systems. The applicants have met together to obtain a .'uitabie location for a combination septic. Gaffron informed them that the City is appi ccin :\e of these efforts. He noted the property locations as well as the platted right-of-way to the east and west and park property. The park is an unimpioved City park itiat is designated as park property only. The location found to be acceptable for the septic systems is in the right-of-way. Gaffron suggested vacating be made of only a portion of the right-of-way and a rededicating of the an adjacent portion but noted this would interfere with the access to the Henderson property. The Staff memo also refers to the need for vehicular access for the properties to the rear due to the high elevations Gaffron said the Staff recommendation is for denial of the comprehensive vacation but request applicants to accor.imodate the septic in one area and enlist the assistance of adjacent property owner Erickson for legal access to the Henderson property. Gaffron noted the number of letters received from neighbors and utilities regarding the vacation. The letter writers are not in favor of the vacation. Adams reported that the access road utilized by the property owners and is located between the Robb property, and it e.xtends to and crosses over the Fieger property. He stated the park property is mainly under water all summer long Adams said the area is completely forested and would not enable a fire engine to cross. The area to the east is mainly swamp. Fieger said the applicants have never asked for the vacation of the entire "T" area but only the area on the right side (east) which affects his own property. Fieger said he is willing to make a shift in his property line to allow the other properties to continue crossing to gain access to their properties. He noted lot 22 is under water, adding he also owns lots 23 and 24 Adams and Fieger have owned their properties 20 years and Robb 40 years (owner of lots 19, 20, and 21). Fieger informed the Commission that the only suitable soils found for the septic is the location noted MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 21, 1997 (#1 - #2201 Vacation of Unimproved Right-of-Way - Big Island - Continued) Adams reported that the plans have cost the applicants S3,200. The applicants asked the septic tester to come up with the best plan for accommodating their septic systems, regardless if the outcome is one combined system or three individual ones. The current systems are non-conforming but are not polluting the ground. He noted that the compliance for these seasonal dwellings is the same as that required by year-round homes resulting in an astronomical cost for 10 weeks of use each year. Adams says the best recommendation would allow for a truck to stay in a barge and pump out the systems. He added that there is no access to the properties to the rear. Robb noted where the utilities were located. McMillan inquired of the property owner to the east of the Robb property. It is noted to be quite heavily wooded. Adams said alot of the properly is under water and there is only a limited area for building on. GafFron informed the applicants that if the small triangular portion was vacated and the road replatted ftiriher north, there would be a need to gain a small piece of land from Mr. Erickson to allow access to the Henderson property. Gaflron questioned whether the City should give up 33' in e.xchange for 10'. Smith asked if there was the ability for the septic location to be pulled back in toward their properties. Adams said the drainage would then flow toward the Henderson property. There is also a hill on the other area, and the septic needs to slope toward their properties and not others. Smith asked what effect the change in right-of-way would have on public access. Gaffron said the accommodation could be made but an agreement would have to be reached with Erickson for the Henderson access plus an agreement for utility easement. Hawn inquired if NSP would require an agreement It was noted that the util'.ty comes in underground to the first pole to the transformer. Adams said NSP uses his dock to gain access. During public comments, Doii Henderson, 1518 Normandale Court, reported he has been the owner of the property to the east for 40 years. He stated the lot is buildable. He noted that property with direct access is worth more. He said he is probably will ng to consider changing the location of his access to allow the applicar.ts septic needs as long as he still retains a 34 ’ access He noted that the information packets points out that the DNR and property owners to the west, east, and north are opposed to the vacation and Staff does not recommend approval but requests the access remain open. MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 21, 1997 (//I - #2201 Vacation of Unimproved Right-of-Way - Big Island - Continued) Robb said the confusion lies in that the letters address the easement between the Adams and the access which is the wrong easement. It has not been the applicants intent to vacate that portion of property. 1 he Commission discussed the access changes, concerns for septic and driving over drainfields, and the need to retain access to the Henderson property. Hawn asked the applicants to speak with Mr. Erickson regarding the sale of a piece of land for a new corridor to give direct access (not easement) for egress and ingress as currently there for Mr. Henderson. Henderson said that would be acceptable as long as the width of the access remains the same. Fiegcr said he did not know if Erickson would be willing to sell the land. Adams was informed that no approval could be made at this time without knowing the outcome. Adams asked the Commission w hat would happen if Erickson is unwilling to sell with no other solution for obtaining a conforming septic. Smith inquired if there were any other concerns from Staff it this access could be resolved. Gafl'ron said the primary concerns are a septic in tne right-of-way and providing an easement for utilities. It was noted that no other site was found satisfactory for a septic. Gaffron said Big Island is allowed structures without septic systems under specific conditions. It was noted that Henderson does have enough dry buildable land. The question of holding tanks and pumping was considered. Gaflron reported that holding tanks would not be the first choice and would probably require a variance, but he would have to review the code Fieger said he would prefer a holding tank due to the cost of the septic system. The length of piping w’as also discussed. Adams noted that the septic design allows for 640 gaP*i:s of water per day per cabin capacity which is extreme considering its seasonal use. Schroeder moved. Smith seconded, to table Application #2201 to allow' the applicants to research fiirther options for access through acquisition of property from Mr. Erickson. The applicants were also encouraged to speak w ith Staff regarding holding tanks. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. (#2) 7:30 P.M. - #2204 JAMES G. FULI.ERTON III, 3350 AND 3400 FOX STREET - CLASS 111, PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 7:47-8:02 P.M. The Atfidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant, James Fullerton, and Attorney, John Winston, were present ^. * MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 21, 1997 (#2 - #2204 James Fullerton - Continued^ Mabusth reported that the applicant proposes a 5-lot subdivision of the Fullerton property. Lot 3 is encumbered by a view easement covenant which will run for 30 years. There are no Orono designated wetlands, but the wetland delineation report located a type 2 wetlands within Lot 3. Tract E, a ten plus acre parcel not included in subdivision, has deeded rights to use of private road but limited to two future residential units. There is a potential for a total of eight lots to be served by private road. Lot 4 could be subdivided in the future based on current zoning standards. Lots 1 and 2 could not be further divided because of septic limitations. The view covenants on Lot 3 would limit further division. Along with the subdivision, the application includes a request for a conditional use permit for a guest house on Lot 3. Staff has inspected the structure and found it to be structurally sound. Lot 3 meets the area and width standards for two residential units. The guest house would be served by a future primary septic system to serve Lot 3. The system has been designed for 8 bedrooms and would include 2 bedrooms in the guest house along with the 6 bedrooms in the primary residence. Mabusth reported that the major issue for this application involves required upgrades of e.visting drive to be converted to private road. Staff met with the Assistant Fire Chief of Long Lake Co.\ found that there would be specific upgrades needed to meet needs of emergency vehicles. The amenities and plantings were noted. Review of ditching and curbing is necessary to minimize impacts. Mabusth said the Engineer and Asst Fire Chief requested the road be upgraded to a 24' width. The applicant's plan already reflects a change in curve radius where road extends south and west. Mabusth noted Gustafson w'anted monuments relocated to meet 24' wide opening but Cox felt the monuments could remain as long as a 28' wide paved ''oad was installed to the west side of monuments for approximately 100' length. The drainage for the subdivision will drain to northwest at road intersection through Lots 1 and 2. The remainder of drainage will run to south of road on existing swale in Lot 5. The accessory staictures within Lot 2 would be removed as well as the staicture located on the shared lot Vines of Lots 3 and 4. John Winston reported that the applicant is considering the creation of 5 lots from the original ? and does not have the same viewpoint as the Staff w ith regard tc the future divisions. Winston said he would like the opportunity to review the roadway changes with his engineer and work out the details with Staff. He noted that the applicant appreciates the ability to maintain \he monuments Jim Fullerton said it is their attempt to maintain the ambiance of the property. 5 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 21, 1997 (i¥ l - #2201 Vacation of Unimproved Right-of-Way - Big Island - Continued) The subdivision includes Lots 4 and 5 as lot line rearrangement and the division of Lot 3 into three new lotsMabusth noted that the existing lot of record includes lots 4 and 5. Lots 1 and 2 would be new lots. There were no public comments. Lindquist asked the applicant if he had read Staff recommendations 1-8 for the subdivision and 1-4 for the guest house CUP and is in concurrence with those findings. The applicant said he was noting the need to work out the details regarding #7 (road improvements). Lindquist moved, McMillan seconded, to approve Application #2204 with Staff recommendations #1-8, whereby #7 pertaining to width would be reviewed with Staff and Engineer, and with Staff recommendations 1-4 for the guest house CUP. Mabusth reported that the application would be presented to the Council at their January 27 meeting. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. ACTION ITEMS (#3) #2187 DONALD AND ROBIN HELGAGER, 3265 SIXTH AVENUE NORTH - VARUNCES - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING 8:02-8:25 P.M. The Applicant was present along with Architect, Neil Heupel. Gaffron reported that the application for a guest apartment was reviewed by the Commission at their November meeting. The applicant was asked to revise the plans to address the concerns brought forw'ard. The street setback w'as reduced to be consistent with the existing house. The setback was originally proposed at 17' although 50' is required. The setback currently proposed is 24'. The single stall attached garage remains adjacent to the entry to the guest house in the proposed plan. Changes were made to the floor plan to straighten a line where the garage extended The required setback from Lake Classen is 150' and the proposed is 126'. The east side setback is proposed at 5’ and 30' is required. The east side setback had been discussed in an earlier review which did not include the guest house. The average lakeshore setback was reduced from 90' to 80' to provide easterly views for the house MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 21,1 *^97 (#3 - #2187 Donald and Robin Helgager - Continued) Gaflron reported the issues for discussion include whether or not the single stall garage is necessar>' considering the proximity of the large structure to CoRd 6. He suggested the location of the garage may possibly be reconfigured by pivoting the garage and eliminating the staircase. Gaflron stated that the DNR felt the hardship noted for the setback to the lake was self-created. He asked the Commission to consider whether there are suitable hardships for granting the east side setback variance given the magnitude of the additions to the west. He asked the Commission to consider whether the guest house design will function as a separate entity or part of the principal residence. GafFron noted that the guest house does clearly share the main entrance to the house. He did question whether the separate garage stall gives the appearance of two separate dwellings rather than that of a single family residence. He also asked if the Commission had specific concerns regarding the lack of an alternate drainfield site. Heupel reported that the design of the house was pulled back on the lot in response to the suggestion by the Commission. McMillan asked if the site was too steep for a mound system as an alternate for the septic. Gaffron said the concern was over disturbed soils as well as the steep topography. McMillan also inquired if the great room exists as shown on the plan. She was informed that the family room, hall, great room, and kitchen will remain the same. She inquired about landscaping plans. Heupel said the landscaping would be the same as that shown in the original plans. Lindquist asked if the single stall garage could be eliminated. Heupel said moving the garage would affect the well. McMillan inquired about the well. Gaffron noted that the new plans solve the »ell location problem. McMillan said she would be in favor of the plan with a detailed landscaping plan included. Smith was not in favor of the garage as located. She asked if the garage is of importance that it be pulled back from the roadway. HawTi asked it the well could be lelocaied The applicant said he does not wish to make any further changes to the well i MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 21, 1997 (#3 - #2187 Donald and Robin Helgager - Continued) Helgager said he understands why guest house requirements prohibit more than one main entrance. He noted that prior to remodeling, it had been difficult to know where the primary entrance to the home w as located. Helgager said the location of the single stall garage is to enable the user of the guest house entry to the interior without having to walk through the entire house. Smith suggested moving the garage location from the front of the house so it would not protrude Heupel brought the Commission's attention to the steep topography of the property. Hawn inquired if the access from CoRd 6 could be moved frirther west. Gaffron did not believe this would solve the problem. Helgager al jo said it would increase hardcover. Lindquist reported his problem with the plan had to do with the garage and not location to the lake side. There were no public comments. The applicant w'as informed that the Planning Commission's objection to the plan was the garage. Helgager asked if it was the additional garage or the garage location to the road. Hawn said she had a problem with both noting that she would prefer less garage area farther from the road. Smith said she was concerned about the design of tw o distinct living areas. She felt it would encourage the establishment of two residences in the future. Lindquist indicated his concern about the pro.ximity of the garage to the road. Schroeder was concerned about the future creation of two units and the proximity of the garage to the road. McMillan noted there is limited area to resolve the issues and questioned whether some square footage of living space should be eliminated to accommodate the third garage. She does not wish to see any further encroachment to the lake side and sees the lake as a bigger concern than that of CoRd 6. At the applicant’s request, Smith moved, Schroeder seconded, to table Application #2187 to allow the applicant to review the plans. Vote. Ayes 5, Nays 0. (#4) #2195 GENMAR INDUSTRIES, INC., 1449 SHORELINE DRIVE - COMMERCIAL SITE PLAN/VARIANCES - CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING 8:25-9:29 P.M. The Applicant was represented by Mary McConnell and JetTMelby. The site operator was also present. MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 21, 1997 (U4 - #2195 Genmar Industries - Continued) Gaffron reported that the application had been tabled at the November meeting to allow revisions to be made He clarified that the existing building has been connected to sewer for the past 10 years and the newly proposed building will be stick built instead of modular design. A lot area and lot depth variance would be required for reconstruction of the building. There is a potential variance for parking stalls, a variance for parking on the opposite side of the street, a lake setback and street variance, and hardcover variance. There is concern over boat storage in the yard and for landscaping. The proposed amenities will include a boat head pump out facility, toilets, stormwater upgrade, and tree replacement. The general intensification of the site also is of concern. Mary McConnell addressed the concerns previously made by the Planning Commission. She reported that the current 4200 s.f building is in need of repair. It is proposed to demolish that building and replace it with a smaller building The existing permit allows for a 111 slip marina with boat storage and maintenance. Their plan is to take 12 slips out of marina rental use for boat storage McConnell then addressed the concerns oyer sanitary sewer, type of building, pump out, parking, stormwater, and intensification of use. McConnell informed the Commission that the building plans m w call for a cape code style building with a small wood sign. In re.sponding to a question from Smith regarding building materials, McConnell said the building will have lap siding, shutters, and shrubbery and flowers conducive to that style ol building. 1 he interior floor plan of 1152 s.f will include two offices, a lobby/reception area, and inside bathroom. The entrance to the bathroom facilities will be from the lakeward side for boat slip users. Smith inquired about the use of portable toilets McConnell said they would continue to use the satellites on the other side of the roadway with a 3-sided enclosure matching the siding of the building. Hawn was informed that the indoor bathroom would be available when the building was closed by the use -»f keys provided to those slip users McConnell said a boat head pump out facility, which is not currently provided, will be installed on the lake side with portable discharge to a clean out on the side of the buildmg. The hours of operation will be 9.00 am to 6:00 pm. Monday thm Saturday, closed on Sundays. The bathroom facilities will also be handicap accessible McConnell reported that the setbacks for the proposed building are more conforming than the existing building with a IT improvement to the lake side. 5' improvement to the road, noting the 75% decrease in building size. MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 21. 1997 {U4 - #2195 Genmar Industries - Continued) Smith asked about the boats on display between the lakeshorc and building. McConnell said there would be up to 6 boats on display. It is their intent to convert 12 of the slips for boat display from the current rental use. Smith was informed that there would be some exchange of boats amongst the display area. McConnell did not believe the condition of the grass would be highly affected by the boat display. She informed Hawn that people would not be climbing onto the boats on display. Similar boats will be on the water for customers to test. McConnell reported that the oiiginal proposal . died for a 3-stall parking variance. In their calculations, 8 stalls would be required under the ordinance for office use, 3 stalls for employee use, and the remaining for marina use, less 12 slips converted for display use. It is Genmar's belief that the 12 stalls for display use are the same required for the sales office and should not be required for duplication. Lindquist noted that the ordinance does not differentiate for the type of use. McConnell asked for a reasonable interpretation of the ordinance and asked that the duplication not be required She noted that the 12 slip usage would be restricted as they will only have two employees available which would result in only two stalls being used. Boats will not be allowed to be taken out w'ithout an employee or when the office is closed. McConnell showed drawings of the stall locations and ponding for the 3-stall and lO-stall variance proposals. The pond would change in its dimensiens in the 10-stall configuration by being located closer to the south end. A few trees would be lost but replaced elsewhere McConnell reviewed the stormwater ba- The existing accommodations and new standards were reviewed. More tree remova’ • 'n the 3-stall configuration. Regrading of the site would occur. iv.,.b> ^t there would be drain tiling on the northeast side of the propeny as well McCo..... . questioned w hether there would show enough benefit to w'arrant meeting the current standards. In responding to the intensification of use, McConnell noted tl'.e reduction in the size of the building and less activity. She also noted there would be a maximum of 3 employees. The active marina use would be reduced by about i 0%, 12 less slips with limitations to boat sale operations, as well as restricted hours. There will be no winter boat storage, except possibly for employees use There will be no permanent maintenance facility. Assembly only will occur, such as prop replacement. An on-site manager will be on duty to police the property McConnell also noted the 77% green space for the lake property and property across the street. The only increase in hardcover will be if the additional 10 parking stalls are required McConnell said they will do as required to comply with the NURP stormwater requirements McConnell responded to Exhibit D, a lett-r from Mr. Oberhauser, noting the facility would be more in conformance than its current use as far as traffic and hardcover are concerned, the permanent structure, and bath.u-.om facilities MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 21, 1997 McConnell said she saw 4 options - approval with no additional parking or NURP requirements, approval wiili no additional parking and expansion of the pond. 3 additional parking stalls required and NURP ':ompliance, or 10 stall additional parking and NURP compliance resulting in additional hardcover. Hawn inquired about lighting by the docks. The operator said there are lights on each dock at the current time. Smith inquired if there could be criteria developed which would require additional parking stalls to be required. GaftVon noted this would change the stormwater pond issue as the pond itself would change in its configuration. Gaffron asked what criteria might be used to determine that the parking was not working. Smith cited cars parking on the shoulder of the road as a possible trigger. Lindquist asked if NURI* ponding requirements are necessary. Gaffron reported that these requirements, though not in the code, are to be incorporated into new development per ihe comprehensive plan. The B-2 zoning revisions also reflect the need for pond revisions. McMillan inquired about changes in slip usage Lindquist noted that the operations are in accordance with the number of stalls. Lindquist inquired about parking on the east side. McConnell said all parking will occur on the east side noting problems with parking by those not associated with the marina. Gaffron cited a possible basis where concern would be raised regarding stalls and slips where the new sales use is accommodated. Lindquist noted that the addition of 3 slips is based on 111 stalls He explained that either 6 or 10 additional are required with 67 for sales function and employees. The addition of 10 stalls would accomplish the 78 required. Lindquist said he was in favor of only requiring 3 additional stalls as long as the ponding is adequate uue to the decrease in hardcover. Smith questioned whether a change in sales could be a factor for requiring additional stalls in the future. Hawn questioned whether the elimination of sales would take aw ay the stall requirement but Lindquist reiterated that the number of stalls is not reflective of whether they are rental or retail. During public comments. Dana Wells, 1397 Orono Lane, said she views the marina from the lake side. She voiced concern over sight lines questioning the size of the slips and also concern over lighting. She preferred the yellow lighting currently used over white or fluorescent. She also said she was concerned about trees wliich would act as a buffer around the building. ♦ MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 21. 1997 (M - U2\95 Genmar Industries - Continued) Craig Moen, 1387 Orono Lane, noted the cooperation in the past regarding lighting and the elimination of spot lights. He is satisfied with the current lights. He also asked that the signage not be lit at night. Lindquist asked GatTron to address the issues of dock size and lighting. Gaffron said dock- size is under the LMCD jurisdiction. The City requires lighting to be kept within the site, shielded, and directed downward Wells informed the Commission that if the City made its position known to the LMCD, it could make a difference. McConnell reported that no changes are proposed for the lighting. The sign would only have a downward light to show its location for safety purposes. She said there are no plans to change the dock size or configuration and would notify the residents if any were proposed, Moen noted the different circumstances involved w homes viewing the site from the lake side and asked to be notified ot any changes w.’tliin the bay area. Gaffron said he would notify the Orono Lane residents regarding any future meetings held by the City on the subject but could not speak for the LMCD Jabbour asked that ,ie residents be made aware that there is the potential for changes by the LMCD. GatTron noted that the density level is regulated by the amount of shoreline, and there is potential for more dockage on the site However, he added that the parking is not ad^'quate to accommodate any more dockmg from the City standpoint. He noted that the City did not exert any authority over the allow'ed expansion that occurred 10 years ago. He opined that the site is being used to its capacity. Kelley asked that the issue of tour boats and winter use be addressed, McConnell said the only winter use would be for storage by employees and no tour boats are proposed. Kelley asked that this be in writing as well as a statement regarding snowmobiles. McConnell reported that the negotiations made with the operator are for use of Genmar related boat products only Gaffron suggested any approval include as a condition of the approval the list of proposed and allowed uses and readdressing of the issue if changes were made in use McConri;’"! s«»id she would be in favor of that. Smith asked that ihcre be ai* even replacement of any trees lost on the property. McConnell noted that some of the tree replacement will occur elsewhere on the site as there were limited spaces where the trees will be removed. More trees will be placed by the building for screening purposes. Smith asked that this be presented as part of the landscaping plan. MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 21, 1997 (#4 - #2195 Genmar Industries - Continued) Hawn inquired about the boats being on trailers. McConnell noted there would only be room for 18 otherwise. She also reported that it would be unusual for people to try out any of the boats that are displayed on the trailers. Hawn noted the limited ability to view those boats on the trailers. Gaffron inquired if the on-site manager would be on the premises both week end days. McConnell said no. McMillan suggested having parking stickers for use by the rental customers. The operator thought that was a good idea. Schroeder moved, McMillan seconded, to approve Application #2195 with the requirement of 3 additional parking .stalls in order to maintain a reduction in hardcover and expansion of the pond to NURP requirements. The use of the facility would not allow any winter boat storage or snowmobile sales. Lighting on the site would remain as e.xisting and slip size is to remain as currently existing. Gaffron asked if Planning Commission wanted criteria regarding possible parking problems such as references to police departments. Schroeder said he felt that would be difficult from a practical standpoint. Gaflron asked if the Commission was satisfied w ith the enclosure of the portable toilets as proposed. Schroeder said he was Smith asked for criteria regarding parking problems Lindquist did not agree. Schroeder noted it would also increase hardcover. McConnell clarified that the operation would be allowed to reserve 4 Sundays during the year to be open. Gaffron noted that the Council will receive this application at the January 27 meeting along w ith the Planning Commission recommendation for denial of the bluff expansion. Hawn asked that the conditions as proposed receive signature prior to Council approval. McConnell said that would be satisfactory. Vote; Ayes 5, Nays 0. (#5) #2199 RICHARD W. BLOOMQUIST, RICK'S SUPER VALU, 3333 SHORELINE DRIVE - COMMERCIAL SITE PLAN REVIEW AND VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING 9:29-10:13 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Ceilificate of Mailing were noted. MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 21, 1997 (#5 - #2199 Rick’s Super Vau - Continued) The Applicant was present, along with Gary Kosfeld of Super Valu and Ben Herda, Senior Civil Designer for PlanMark, a Division of Super Valu. Mabusth reported that the proposed addition consists of 6688 s.f at the north and east of the current structure. The B-3 zoning code calls for 60' setback from all setback lines. This proposal would require side street and side yard setback variances. A previous land use application in 1991 involved a new loading dock located 10 from the west side lot line. In that review, a parking stall variance was approved. Mabusth noted that the shoreland regulations did not go into effect until 1992. The property is located within 500'-1000' of Lake Minnetonka and is now subject to hardcover standards The allowed hardcover is 35% and is proposed at 73%. The addition would include 1600 s.f of new paving on the east side to allow for more efficient movem'^nt of semi-trucks delivering to the cast loading dock. Mabusth said the City Engineer has approved the new alignment. The improvements will also require a parking stall variance. The 1991 requirement was 134 stalls and was approved at 108 stalls. The current requirement is 177 stalls with the increase of retail and warehouse facilities Mabusth noted that the restrictions on that prevents expansion of structure to north or south. 1 he only available space is either to the east or west. There is a 100' conservation casement to the south and a 30' utility easement to the north of the structure Mabusth reported she met with the applicant to discuss questions raised in the Staff memo. She said the store hours will remain from 6.00 a m. to 11.00 p.m. The deliveries will be limited to 3 semi trucks with daily delivery at the south east loading dock. Three to four 22' length trucks will deliver daily to west loading dock. The delivery trucks will back into the loading docks Bloomquist informed the Commission that Super Valu uses the west side loading dock on Tuesdays and Wednesdays using the approach from the south (CoRd 19). Mabusth added that the access to the property will be relocated more to the south which would be a great improvement as it will maintain a greater distance from the busy intersection of CoRds 15 and 19. Mabusth noted that the Engineer has recommended some signage limiting parking to cither "15 minutes" or "for employees only" for the 4 diagonal parking stalls near the loading area Bloomquist said these stalls are used primarily in the evening hours. Mabusth informed the Commission that there will be no change to the pylon signage or in lighting. Bloomquist reported that the additional hardcover would assist in improving safety with the change in access. Mabusth added that there are 75 employees at the store with 9 being full time. MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 21, 1997 (#5 - #2199 Rick's Super Vau - Continued) Mabusth reported that the property will meet the 12% green space required under the B-3 zoning code. An attempt was made to add green space within the parking area but proved too difficult. The business lost 8200 s.f. of land in 1987 to the County for road improvement. The pylon sign had to be relocated back onto the property at that time. The applicant has agreed to plant trees along Kelly Avenue and along the bank lot line on the higher elevation. Since the eleva»'on drops sharply northward on the subject property, the trees will be visible from the County roads. A letter from a neighboring resident on Kelly Avenue e.\pressed concern over the proposed addition. Lindquist read the letter into the record which noted opposition to the expansion due to loss of green space and increase in drainage problems. Bloomquist responded that he has worked with a gardener the past several years and the trees on the property are becoming larger and more noticeable. He added that he is replacing hardcover with hardcover in order to expand his inside use and add a pharmacy. Mabusth said the 1991 application asked for excavation of a pond above the 940' elevation within the conservation easement area The City Engineer reported that the pond is adequate to handle the additional increase of 1600 s.f of paving. Mabusth said Mrs. Nadlers concern was consistent with calls from several other neighbors who noted problems of flooding during heavy rains It has been determined that the flooding was most likely caused by a plugged culvert. Mabusth reported that Staff will investigate that problem. Mabusth noted there was also a concern from the neighbors in having to view a dumpster. Bloomquist reported that it was located inside the loading dock area and loaded through a chute. He reported there are trees 5-6' high to camouflage the dumpster. There previously had been an open dumpster located on the other side of the building. Bloomquist added that he assigns employees to clean up trash found around the property. Lindquist informed Bloomquist of the recent disci* ,sions regarding the beautification of the Navarre area asking for his assistance. Bloomquist noted that the outside decor will be a pre-cast split block. The signs are located high on the building and are well lit. The canopy will also be repainted. 15 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 21, 1997 (#5 - #2199 Rick’s Super Vau - Continued) Smith inquired if the applicant intended to have a drive thru window for the bank. Bloomquist said he did have tentative plans to include a drive up teller. The ATM machine would be located inside the building. McMillan voiced concern with cars driving up to such a facility at the front of the building. Bloomquist said he had discussed the option of using the east side of the building but found it unsatisfactory. He noted he has not secured a bank tenant but has heard requests from customers for banking facilities, e said the drive thru window was not a necessity. The banking facilities themselves are questionable, though a pharmacy is a priority The Commissioners intomied him that they would prefer the teller be located inside the store only and would not look favorably upon a drive thru window The limitations of the grocery pick-up area were noted as well as location near the customer entrance. Bloomquist agreed with their assessment noting it would add two parking stalls if t'^ drive thru window was eliminated. Smith asked if the applicant had a master plan for the site noting the site limitations. Bloomquist informed her that he had felt the last upgrade would be the extent of his improvements but with the loss of a neighboring pharmacy and another grocery store in the area, he felt pressured to expand. He did feel this ii.iprovement would be the last improvement that the site could accommodate. Lindquist informed him that if approval was granted, he too felt the property was maximized in ts use. Smith noted that the Commission has placed limitations on properties and would probably recommend a notation in any resolution that the property had reached its maximum capacity for improvement There were no public comments. Schroeder inquired about the pond. Mabusth said the pond was functioning and deemed adequate to handle the additional hardcover improvement. McMillan in noting the limited green space, asked that more vertical plantings be considered to break up the sight lines to the east. Schroeder moved, Hawn seconded, to approve Application #2i99 with the conditions that a landscaping plan be presented to Staff’s satisfaction with additional vertical green to the east and west and no drive thru teller. All banking serx ices are to be located within thf building. Smith clarified that there will be no change in store hours. MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 21, 1997 (#5 - #2199 Rick’s vjper Vau - Continued) Mabusth reviewed the green space issues. The detention pond will be reviewed by Staff. The exterior look of the building was discussed. Schroeder said he felt it was difficult to ask for a certain look. McMillan questioned who would make the decision on what the building would look like. Smith asked that some criteria be given. Bloomquist said he understood the need to make visual or cosmetic changes Schroeder added to the motion that there would be a fruitful discussion between Staff and Applicant regarding the building exterior. Vote. Ayes 5, Nays 0. (Hawn left the meeting at this time.) (#6) #2200 MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM ELI IS, 2435 NORTH SHORE DRIVE VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING 10:13-10:18 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted The applicant was represented by Robert Hare. The applicant has a contract to purchase the property in order to constaict a new residence within the approximate footprint of the existing residence. The lot is non- conforming by the standards of the 2-acre zoning but was platted prior to those zoning regulations. The proposed construction would require variances to lot area, lot width, side setback, and hardcover. The same setbacks are proposed as exist today at 16.2' and 13.5’. The hardcover exists at 36.6% and is proposed at 36.5% within the 250-500’ setback. There is no structure within the 75-250’ setback. Mabusth noted that the lot width and lot area variances are a renewal from a December 1995 approval of a replat. There were no public comments Schroeder moved. Lindquist seconded, to approve the construction of a new residence limited to the existing parameters. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. (#7) #2202 HENNEPIN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, COUNTY ROAD 15 IMPROVEMENT COMMENCING AT ORONO ORCHARD ROAD INTERSECTION EAST TO CITY LINE - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING 10:18-10:52 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant was present. 1 r; MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 21, 1997 (#7 - #2202 County Road 15 Improvement - Continued) GafFron reported that the request by Hennepin County's Department of Transportation is for a variance to fill wetlands and for a conditional use permit for filling in excess of 100 cubic yards This project is in conjunction with the expansion and safety improvements to County Road 15 from Orono Orchard Road in Orono to Hillside Drive in Wayzata. The wetlands received City wetland designation in the 1974 inventory. An updated inventory is now under way. The wetlands affected are located between the railroad tracks and CoRd 15 on the west side as well as several smaller areas. The roadway will be moved 10-12' north from the existing road bed to avoid impact to the Ferndale Marsh area. GafTron referred to the impact maps of Exhibit K. The 2.3 acres of wetlands to be impacted are under the City jurisdiction as well as the DNR and MCWD. The County has made application for permit from the Corp ot Engineers. The 1.2 acres under the DNR's jurisdiction is awaiting completion of the environmental assessment worksheet process. According to Ceil Strauss of the DNR, the mitigated site is along CoRd 6 in Independence The 1.1 acres of wetlands under the Conservation Act has been reviewed by the MCWD, who has issued a permit. They have determined that there is no place in the project area for mitigation and has accepted a $38,000 contribution for a ponding area in Excelsior, which is in the same sub-watershed. The 1.2 acres of flood impact overlaps the wetland impact The City Council approved the "Ferndale Cutofl” for use by the County for the road improvement to mitigate its impact. Gaffron said he is of the opinion the other agencies will approve the wetland filling as the MCWD has already done. It is up to the City of Orono at this time to determine whether it is in favor of filling the 2.3 acres to accomplish the safety enhancement and improvements of County Road 15 He noted the last project to receive such an extensive wetland alteration approval was McCulley Road in 1980. Staff' recommends approval of the County’s provisions tor erosion control and construction plan. The City Engineer has not specifically reviewed the plan as of yet. The layout was approved by the Council in December. 1996. Gatfron reported that the Staff is recommending approval with a number of questions to be considered. Should the City grant what is a substantial wetland fillmg variance for this project based on the public need for the project, and does the public interest served distinguish this project from similar private projects which might propose significant wetland filling*’ Should City approval be conditioned on applicants obtaining all the necessary permits from the other regulatory bodies? Gaffron remarked that yes, that condition should be made. MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 21. 1997 (#7 - #2202 County Road 15 Improvement - Continued) Should the City accept the concept of mitigating impacts to Orono ’vetland via wetland/stormwater projects in other cities or in other subwatersheds? How does the Planning Commission feel about payments for future off-site mitigation in lieu of concurrent on-site mitigation? Does the Planning Commission feel more information about the functions and| values of these wetlands should be provided before a final decision is made on this project? Would the Commission prefer to review the EAW before reaching a conclusion? Gaffron noted the City has not required mitigation in the past as it is a relatively new law. He did note that other agencies are allowing mitigation. He questioned whether the City should approve the project before the EAW process is complete. Gaffron reported that Staff supports the application as it sees the need for the update of CoRd 15 and conceptually recommends approval and asks the Commission to consider the issues presented. Lindquist asked Bruce Polacz>'k if as County representative, he had any comments to make Polaczyk referred to Joel Settles, wetland e.vpert for the County. Settles reported that all impacts from the project will be replaced above a 1; 1 ratio within the same sub watershed, though not necessarily in Orono. He noted mitigation will occur in Painters Creek in Independence and in E.xcelsior. Schroeder was informed that the decision where the mitigation would occur came about from the State Statutes which allows for replacement within the County, preferably within the same watershed but requiring local approval. Schroeder voiced concern with approval of additional pavement when the City has strived to reduce any hardcover which would impact the lake. He noted that approval of this application greatly outweighs the mass of single hardcover applications for such improvements as decks and driveways on lake shore properties. Gaffron noted that Settles had met with the City years ago to discuss much of the same issues as Schroeder is bringing up Smith asked why the sites in Independence and Excelsior were decided upon. Settles noted that the sites are in the same w atershed and payment is allowed in lieu of on-site mitigation If there is no room for mitigation, contribution for creation of a pool is allowed which would allow the most treatment for the contribution made. He noted that Excelsior is the only city with an agreement for regional ponding. Orono has not come to a written agreement as of yet. MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 21, 1997 (#7 - #2202 County Road 15 Improvement - Continued) Smith asked what impact the filling of wetlands would have on the wild life in the area. Settles said the reports indicate there will be no impact noting the land is only a long, narrow strip. Smith inquired if there would be any detours or rerouting of traffic. She was informed that the construction would be staged such as half the road would be built at a time allowing for on-going two-lane traffic by use of one lane and the shoulder. McMillan questioned the surcharging. Guy Knowlan said the surcharging will make use of a select granular sand, which over an appro.ximatc 6 month period of time will compress the air and water out of the material to allow Class 6 and bituminous to be laid over it. The north side would be affected 1.2 meters and driveways will be left lower to accommodate the surcharging. There were no public comments. Gaffion informed Lindquist that the Council is considering a ponding agreement but dots not wish to delay the project. Polaczyk noted the construction cooperative agreement between Hennepin County and Orono states such language listing the responsibilities regarding maintenance and funding participation between the County and City. He explained the costs regarding right-of-way and construction as well as the City contribution of the Femdale Cutoff tor mitigation. Schroeder moved, Lindquist seconded, to recommend approval of the CUP and variances for alteration of existing wetlands in conjunction with the reconstruction of County Road 15 from Orono Orchard Road to the eastern border of the City with the recommendation that the Council pursue alternate mitigation sites Vote; Ayes 4, Nays 0. SKETCH PLAN/CONCEPTUAL REVIEWS (#8) #2203 TED WOLF, 900 WILLOW DRIVE - SKETCH PLAN REVIEW FOR PROPOSED CLASS 111 SUBDIVISION The applicant was represented by Mark Gronberg and Mike Hilbelink. 20 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 21, 1997 (#8 - #2203 Ted Wolf - Continued) Mabusth reported that the applicant proposes a three lot subdivision of the 8.3 acre property located in the RR-IB Zoning District. The property is subject to the Shoreland Regulations as it is located within 1000 feet of Dickey Lake, an natural environmental^ lake. Structures and septic drainfields are not allowed within 150' of OHWL at 985.5'. The existing residence within the property currently has access off of Willow Drive. Outlot B of the Shadowoods plat to the immediate north was created to provide a future loop road to Willow Drive. The applicant proposes a single driveway is proposed to be installed within the Shadowoods outlot to eliminate impact on vegetation. The subdivision Shadowood Farms, is served by a cul-de-sac road 1300 ft in length. This driveway would increase that access from the 1300 ft. to 1600 ft. The code would aUow a 1000' length. It was the City's plan to plat and install a future loop road. Mabusth reported that the dry buildable has not yet been determined and will be a factor in whether there is a two or three lot division. Mark Gronberg indicated a wetland delineation occurred about six weeks ago using aerial and field checks. Mabustl- 'oted that the wetland consists of 2 types, PA and glencoe, adding that the soils of the glencoe need to be determined. Gronberg will get the results of the testing to Mabusth. McMillan noted for the Planning Commission that winter testing is not guaranteed and will require further confirmation. If a 3-lot subdivision were to occur. Staff must ask for a fiiture corridor connecting Cox Farm Road with private road in subdivision. If a 2-lot subdivision is proposed, the City may not ask for a platted extension at this time. Mabusth noted that a letter signed by the Sanford's, 945 Cox Farm Road, along with 10 other property owners of Shadowood, asked for elimination of Outlot B extension road. Lindquist read the letter into the record voicing concern over access from Outlot B. The residents feel two lots are not an extensive development and the City's right to outlot B does not exist citing safety and environmental impact with the number of maple trees existing in Outlot B. I he residents voiced concern over impact to the wetlands and Dickey Lake and prefer an access from the subject property. Gronberg noted the possibility of a loop road He did not feel they would have to use the driveway and do not wish to connect all the way through for the two lots. He asked for consideration of the 30' outlot for two lots from Willow Drive with Lot 1 using the existing access. Lindquist asked if two curb cuts were possible. Gronberg said there were no sight line problems. Mabusth said this would require input from Greg Gappa, the Director of Public Services. It was noted that the Ringerswood plat does not have a connecting corridor to north lot line or subject property. r MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 21, 1997 (#8 - #2203 Ted Wolf - Continued) Schroeder asked if the reason for a loop road was for safety purposes. Mabusth said the concern was for safety and this pattern for development is recorded in the Comprehensive Plan. Schroeder asked if the outlot could be developed with a temporary cul-de-sac. Hilbelink said the applicant prefers the way the property access is currently iaid out and does not propose to extend the cul-de-sac. Schroeder asked if an outlot could serve as a driveway. Mabusth said a 3-lot plat would require a private road. Mabusth questioned the loop drive that serv'es proposed Lot 1 and the requirement to maintain its use. Lindquist said ideally he would see all access off of the future road outlot. McMillan noted the difficulty of installing the connecting road outlots once development takes place. The roads should be installed prior to development or placed closer to the boundary of the developed site. Mabusth informed Schroeder that there were no standards for driveways. She informed him the access serving three units would have to be a private road. Lindquist noted the 50’ outlot would still be platted. Schroeder questioned whether there was enough land. Gronberg said there was 3.05 acres to the wetland area. He noted there would be a need for an "S" shape to -ook up to the outlot. It was felt there would be adequate land. During public comments, Matthew Sanford, 945 Cox Farm Road, informed the Commission that the property owners of Shadowood were unanimously opposed to the use of Outlot B. He noted that one reason for the purchase of his property was because of the stunning maples located there. Schroeder informed him that it was not the intent of the Commission to have to cut down those trees. The Commission discussed the options for access McMillan noted the need to have the additional information regarding the wetland on Lot 3 in solving access from Willow Drive Mabusth advised that the final resolution of the access issue is dependent on the number of residential units. Lindquist noted the need for assurance that there is enough dry buildable land for three lots Applicant ’s representatives were informed that if there was a 3-lot subdivision, the 50' outlot must be a private road designed to connect with Outlot B of Shadowoods The private road could be constructed with a temporary cul-de- sac. Mabusth inquired about septic testing. Gronberg informed her that the testing has been completed and all three lots have acceptable sites for septic systems. Schroeder said he would be inclined to plat a road outlot with a 30' corridor with a driveway Concern w as voiced that it would be difficult in the ftiture to divide if the outlot was not platted at 50'. A suggestion was made for a driveway installed within Outlot B that was specifically created as a connection corridor. Sanford asked that Outlot B be stipulated that no driveway would be constructed off of it. His concerns were noted. MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 21, 1997 PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS (#9) REPORT BY PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES ATTENDING COUNCIL MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER 25,1996 AND DECEMBER 9, 1996 The Commissioners hao rc cdditional comments. (#10) OTHER ISSUES DISCUSSION No other issues were discussed. ADDITIONAL ITEMS (#11) PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 18,1996 MEETING Lili McMillan’s name was added to the roll call of the minutes. McMillan moved, Lindquist seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of November 18, 1996. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. (#12) PLANNING COMMISSION TO SELECT REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND THE COUNCIL MEETINGS OF JANUARY 27, 1997 AND FEBRUARY 10,1997 Schroeder will attend the January 27 Council Meeting. McMillan will attend the February 10 Council Meeting. ADJOURNMENT Smith moved, Lindquist seconded, to adjourn at 11 ;32 p.m. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. Dale Lindquist, Chair Person i i- 1 i f: COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS BLUE PAPER 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Notice of Council Work Session February 11,1997 at 5:30 p.m. Issues/Objectives to be Addressed Related to the Highway 12 Corridor - (memo) Big Island Veteran's Camp (notice) i Soffit Damage on City Hall Buildings (memo) Draft Telecommunications Policy (memo) February 10, 1997 Agenda Packet NOTICE CITY OF ORONO NOTICE is hereby given that the Orono City Council will meet in a work session at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 1997 in the Orono City Council Chambers, 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, Minnesota. The purpose of the work session is to meet with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) board to discuss issues related to storm water ponding and water quality./* This meeting is open to the public. /s/ Dorothy M. Hall in City Clerk Posted at: City Hall Long Lake Post Office Crystal Bay Post Office Navarre Post Office ' '—- tr r% TO:Mayor and City Council FROM:Ron Moorse, City Administrator DATE:February 4,1997 SUBJECT: Issues/Objectives to be Addressed Related to the Highway 12 Corridor I. New Roadway Design Details A. Access points. It is Orono's position that the access points to the new Highway 12 be limited to one at the east end and one at the west end, with the exception of an emergency access point. B. Acquisition of properties in Orono for the roadway right-of-way. The roadway design should be adjusted either to enable MnDOT to acquire the total parcel or to minimize impacts on properties that are not fully acquired. C. Design of the two interchanges 1.) Minimize impacts to Orono properties 2.) Provide adequate access and traffic movement D. Design review committee. The city of Long Lake is involving several neighborhood groups in the design review process. A representative from each neighborhood group will participate on the design review committee. Orono may want to similarly involve neighborhood groups to facilitate input by the affected neighborhoods into the design review process. The Orono Oaks area neighborhood group is already well organized. Two other potential neighborhoods are the area between Willow Drive and Old Cr>'stal Bay Road south of the Burlington Northern Rail Road tracks, and the area west of Old Crystal Bay Road out to County Road 6. The city may need to advise these areas they should identify a representative to serve on the design review committee. II. Issues related to the Long Lake memorandum of understanding A. Replacement of the sanitaiy sewer trunk line seizing Orono ’s Highway 12 area. 1.) The city needs to ensure the new sanitarj' sewer trunk line is adequately sized to serve all future needs. Issues to be Addressed Related to the Highway 12 Corridor Continued 2. ) Ensure the sewer trunk line is constructed at the earliest possible time to enable Orono to address sewer capacity needs. 3. ) Ensure the Metro lift station in Long Lake can handle the higher volume of the new trunk line. 4. ) Any city participation in the costs of the sewer trunk line should be related only to the incremental costs of tlie increased capacity related to Orono's future needs. B. Surface water drainage 1. ) Design of a storm water drainage system in Long Lake. The city of Long Lake w'ants to reroute the surface water flow away from Long Lake (lake) and into a storm water pond which outlets into Long Lake Creek which flows to Lake Minnetonka. This plan would eliminate Long Lake (lake) as a control structure for high volume storm water flows. Either Orono needs to ensure the storm water pond can handle the storm water flow caused by a very large stomi event, or Long Lake (lake) needs to continue to serve as the over flow in the case of the large storm event. Otherwise a large storm event could result in flooding and water quality problems down stream along Long Lake Creek and into Lake Minnetonka. 2. ) Cost participation. The city of Orono may be asked to participate in the cost of the new storm water drainage facilities because Orono contributes storm water to the "system" (generally from the area north of Highway 12 between Old Crystal Bay Road and Willow Drive). However, Orono currently has, and plans to have, storm water ponds which handle Orono surface water from both a quality and quantity standpoint prior to the stomi water flowing to Long Lake. Generally when a city manages its storm water in this way it does not participate in the cost of storm water facilities in a downstream citv. It may be possible that the stomi water plan would enable Orono to avoid the construction of additional stomi water ponding on the north side of Highway 12. If this is the case, it may be reasonable for Orono to participate in the cost of the storm water facilities to the extent that costs are avoided on the north side of Highway 12 in Orono. 3.) The cities of Orono and Long Lake may want to try to persuade the MCWD to participate in the cost of the storm water facilities. At a minimum, any payments to the MCWD made by Orono in lieu of the construction of ponds for other projects in the city should be used to pay Orono ’s share of the storm water facilities costs. Issues to be Addressed Related to the Highway 12 Corridor Continued C. Long Lake City Hall and Fire Station 1.) City Hall a. Orono may want to discuss with Long Lake both an interim and long term (permanent) use of Orono facilities for Long Lake's office, garage and Council Chambers needs versus building new facilities. b. A small addition to Orono ’s Public Works building could meet Long Lake's needs less expensively than building a new garage facility. D. Relocation 1.) The city of Long Lake has requested its displaced residents be relocated to meet as many of the following objectives as possible: a.) Enable the residents to remain a part of or linked to the Long Lake community. b.) Enable the residents to relocate to similar types of housing and neighborhoods. c.) Enable the residents to remain in the Orono School District. It will be difficult or impossible for all tliree of Long Lake's objectives to be met for all of the displaced residents tlirough a relocation within the city limits of Long Lake. There have been, and may be, suggestions or proposals for relocation that involve developing property in Orono adjacent to Long Lake at higher densities than currently planned. The Council needs to determine whether it would be willing to consider this, and under what conditions it may be willing to consider this. 2.) The city of Orono also needs to address relocation issues with Mn/DOT in terms of Orono's displaced residents. E. Long Lake has requested special consideration by Mn/DOT concerning the mitigation of impacts to properties within 400' of the corridor. This consideration should apply to Orono properties as well as those in Long Lake. F. Trails and sidewalks. 1.) The city needs to determine how trails and sidewalks within or along the new' Highway 12 corridor would best match Orono's trail system plan and best meet the recreation and transportation needs of pedestrians. 2.) Orono's trail and sidewalk planning should be coordinated with Long Lake's planning in an effort to develop u compatible system of trails. i- Issues to be Addressed Related to the Highway 12 Corridor Continued 3.) Orono needs to develop landscaping and screening standards to minimize the visual and noise impacts of the new roadway and the new railroad corridor. 4.) Trails serving the area south of the proposed corridor should be constructed south of the railroad tracks versus adjacent to the highway corridor. 5.) The city of Long Lake has requested sidewalks and decorative lighting as part of the new bridges over Willow Drive and Brown Road. Orono needs to join in this request with the addition of the bridge on Old Cry'stal Bay Road. It is not clear w hat the width of the sidewalk proposed by Long Lake would be. Orono has provided a 10* wide pathway on the current Old Crystal Bay Road bridge. 6.) The city of Long Lake is requesting several pedestrian crossover access bridges over the new Highway 12. Orono needs to determine whether any pedestrian crossover access bridges are needed in Orono. G. Park land and facility replacement The city of Long Lake is requesting replacement of any lost park land. Available land for the replacement of park land in Long Lake is minimal. The Orono Council may want to determine whether they would consider Mn/DOT purchasing and developing a specific parcel or parcels of land in Orono to create a park that meets the park needs of both Long Lake and Orono. This would require some joint park planning betw een the two cities. H. Renaming current Highway 12 "Long Lake Boulevard" The city of Long Lake has requested that current Highway 12, between the proposed interchanges on the east and west, be renamed Long Lake Boulevard. There is already a Long Lake Boulevard and a Long Lake Road in Orono. The city of Orono needs to be involved in the decision process regarding any renaming of current Highway 12. I.The city of Long Lake has requested full east and west bound access from old Highway 12 to new Highw ay 12 at both ends of the project. This could require a more substantial interchange at both ends or an alternative method for traffic to make the turning movements required to return to Long Lake. Orono needs to be involved in this decision process. J. The city of Long Lake has requested signage near the two interchanges indicating e.xits serving Long Lake. The city of Orono may w ant that signage to indicate the exits are serving Orono as well as Long Lake. i 'd Issues to be Addressed Related to the Highway 12 Corridor Continued Long Lake has also requested "logo signs" near the interchanges with logos of the businesses available in Long Lake. These logo signs generally indicate retail businesses such as Subway, Super America, Pannekoeken. Orono should be involved in terms of visual impact of these signs and in terms of allocating space to Orono businesses-both current and future. K. Reconstruction of old Highway 12 by Hennepin County using turnback funds. 1.) The configuration of old Highway 12 is important to the character of the Highway 12 commercial area and the Long Lake downto\Mi area. The city of Orono needs to be involved in determining any changes to old Highway 12, and in determining new streetscaping, if any. For example, should old Highway 12 be narrowed-particularly in any areas planned to be pedestrian oriented. 2.) Long Lake has requested that any above ground utilities be buried as part of the reconstruction of old Highway 12. The city of Orono needs to be involved regarding the burying of any overhead utilities in Orono. 3.) Long Lake has requested decorative lighting from Martha Lane to the Luce Line Trail as part of the reconstruction of old Highway 12. The city of Orono should determine whether it wants decorative lighting from North Brown Road to Old Crystal Bay Road. 4.) The city of Long Lake has requested the replacement of the Luce Line bridge over current Highway 12. The city of Orono should be involved in the design of the new bridge. L. The city of Long Lake has requested a binding agreement with Mn/DOT and Orono ensuring there will be no expansion in the number of through lanes on new Highway 12, no expansion in the number of lanes on existing east/west roadways in Long Lake and no proposal to construct a new east/west roadway through Long Lake without the consent of both Orono and Long Lake. The city of Orono should ensure this agreement also includes no expansion of existing east/west roadways in Orono and no proposal regarding a new cast/west roadway through Orono. 1 LAKE iMINNETONKA BIG ISLAND VETERAN’S CAMP BOARD OF GOVERNOR’S INVITE All Veterans and Friends to the opening presentation of Dream 2001, the proposed plan for re-designing the Big Island Veterans Camp. We invite you to view and provide input into Dream 2001, the proposed plan to upgrade the cabms and camp facilities to meet the recreational needs of disabled and non-disabled veterans. The Board of Governors, planning teams, and representatives of Sanders, Wacker, Wehrman, and Bergly Architects and Planners wish to share this proposal with Minnesota veterans and friends. Please invite your friends and help re-create the mission and design of a special veterans’ rest camp. You are invited PRESENTATION: Big Island Veterans’ Camp DREAM 2001 DATE; Monday, March 24,1997 TIME: 7:30 P.M. LOCATION: Excelsior Elementary School Auditorium Excelsior, Minnesota (see map) BOARD OF GOVERNOR MEMBERS: American Legion: Betty Jeppesen and George Riner Disabled American Veterans: 1 seat open and Edwin Ohmann Military Order of the Purple Heart: l^is Penna and Otto Mabn Veterans of Foreign Wars: Michael Flannigan and Clint Bucher 4 Lake MinnetonkaSIG ISLAND €I€RfiNS' CflWIPOP€NCamping seoson begins May 1 st and ends September 30th. Camping is on a first come first serve basis. Please phone comp director in advance at (612) 474-1958. 1 <ri ' A ♦ rj UJH€R€ IS TH6 CflWlP ? On Lake Minnetonka near Cxcelsior, Minnesota. Big Island Veterans’ Camp is located on the eastern end of Big Island on Lake Minnetonka. The camp is comprised of 58 acres. ThefBlalslQn PV%t«rci(;^pCQmp Offers: t Pipuground ^jledutifur Beaches % > HOUJ DO I oa TH€R6 ? Big Island Veterans’ Comp is accessible only by boot. A scheduled shuttle operates on ujeekends (in seoson) from the municipal dock (near Pizza Hut), Port of Cxcelsior, Minnesota. Free vehicie parking in Cxcelsior. For additional Shuttle times, pleose phone comp director in advance at (612) 474-1958. All private boots arriving must register at the camp office. CfiMP OP6N TO V€T€flflNS All Minnesota resident veterans are entitled to use the camp ond to bring their families and guests. Please phone the comp director in advonce at (612) 474-1958. HOUJ IS TH€ CAMP FUND6D ? Big Island Veterans’ Camp, CIN 36-3374444, is a non-profit corporation under 501 of the Internal Revenue Code. It operates through user fees and donations from individuals, corporations, and veterans organizations. DISflBL6D V€T€flflN S€RVIC€S Plans ore being developed to upgrade cabins and camp facilities to meet the recreational needs of disobled veterans. Veterans organizations may provide donations. The Camp has been deemed eligible "to receive lauiful purpose contributions" by the Minnesota Gambling Control Board, under AAN Statute 349.12, Subd. 25(a)(6). TO MfiKC R€S6RVfiTIONSContact: Comp Director (612)474-1958 or uirite to: Lake Minnetonka Big Island Veterans’ Camp P.O. Box 598 Cxcelsior, AAN 55331 RRT€S Overnight Camping $ 10.00 per tent per night for tujo persons. $ 2.00 extra for each odditionol person. Non-refundable $10,00 deposit required to reserve campsite. Day Camping and Picnicking Daily fee................$ 2.00 per person Seasonal fee.........$ 20.00 per family Seasonal fee.........$ 10.00 per Individual GROUP & IRRG€ FRMILV R6S6RVRT10N R€QU€ST: 10 or more people Nome of Vcteron Rddress Uty State Zip Code Home Phone UUork Phone Number of dependents and guests ujho ujill accompany veteran: Dates you ujish to attend Camp: 1 St Choice ______________________ 2nd Choice ________________ Additional Information 3J3H ajdo^S l££SS m'iO\s\Q0X^ 965 3cog O d c)lud 3 s,uDjaqs/\ puo|S| 6jg o>juoq9UU!\/\/ 0V|D"| :o: uoi30D!)ddy uoqoAjasa^ puas :ss9jppy ujraay Big Islond Boot Schedule ( May 1 St to September 30th ) Depart €xcelsior: Friday 6:30 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Sunday & Holidays 10:00 a.m. Depart Big Island: Saturday 9:30 a.m. 5» 6:00 p.m. Sunday & Holidays 9:30 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. For more information coll the comp director at (612) 474-1958. Pleci/e Recycle* Tcke Your Refu/e Home cinci iecire Only roolprint/1 lake Minnetonka 8ig Island Veterans' Camp P.O. Box 598 excelsior, MN 55331 (612) 474-1958 —I • *S /sp f if Staple Here TO: FROM: DATE: Mayor and City Council Ron Moorse, City Adminis:rai(ijr February 6, 1997 SUBJECT: Soffit Damage on City Hall Buildings There are several areas on the city's Public Works and Administrative buildings where the soffits have been damaged by water leakage. Staff has asked an engineer and an architect from Bonestroo to inspect the damage to determine the cause and also to determine how to prevent the problem from recurring. Staff will forward the results of the findings and recommendations, along with the costs of fixing the problem, to the Council as soon as they are available. If the damage is the result of a defective design or installation the city may need to go back against Boarman Associates or Kraus-Anderson or the contractor for the costs of fixing the problem. TO: FROM: Mayor and City Council Ron Moorse, City Administrator DATE:February 6, 1997 SUBJECT: Draft Telecommunications Policy I have attached a draft telecommunication policy which sets out the city's policy regarding telecommunications towers and antennas. This policy is based on Council direction to prevent telecommunications towers and antennas from being located within the city if it is legally possible to do so. If the city is required to allow antennas in the city, the Council directed the antennas be located on the city's water towers. The draft policy indicates that it appears telecommunications services can be provided throughout the city of Orono without the need for telecommunications antennas to be located within Orono. This is due to the fact that many cities that surround Orono or which Orono surrounds have antennas which provide coverage to Orono. Staff is planning to meet with a telecommunications consultant, who has advised a number of other cities regarding telecommunications issues, to obtain advice regarding whether the draft telecommunications policy is acceptable within the requirements of federal law. Based on Council direction as reflected in the telecommunications policy, staff has moved ahead with amendments to the city's zoning code to eliminate telecommunications towers and antennas from the city's commercial and industrial zoning districts. These amendments will be considered by the Planning Commission at its February meeting. If any Councilmember has comments regarding the draft telecommunications policy, please call me. DRAFT1/30/97 CITY OF ORONO POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNAS AND TOWERS This policy is established as a guide to City staff in preparing zoning and other regulatory ordinances concerning wireless telecommunication antennas and towers, and in responding to requests for the location of such antennas and towers within the City of Orono. The majority of the City of Orono is developed or planned for development as rural residential. This type of land use allows ma.ximum distance between telecommunication antennas for the provision of wireless telecommunication serv ices. The two exceptions to this are the Navarre and Highway 12 commercial areas. Orono also surrounds the City of Long Lake which currently provides a tower for wireless telecommunications antennas adjacent to the Highway 12 commercial area. Orono is also adjacent to several cities who plan to allow PCS antennas in close proxim.ity to Orono an/j, in particular, the Navarre commercial area. These cities include Spring Park, Wayzata and Tonka Bay. Orono's rural residential development, and proximity to cities providing antennas for wireless telecommunications services, appears to enable the provision of wireless telecommunication service throughout Orono without the need for telecommunication antennas in Orono. Therefore, Orono's wireless telecommunications tower and antenna policy is that no towers or antennas will be allowed unless it can be shown that, even with the antennas in adjacent cities, Orono would be prohibiting the provision of telecommunication services to a portion of the City in the absence of an antenna in Orono. This must be shown through a technical analysis which indicates specific parameters within which an an'enna is needed, so that the City can determine the best location for the antenna within the identified parameters. Article I: Regulation Under City Police Power. City actions taken with regard to telecommunication activities must comply with a number of Federal parameters established by the telecommunications Act of 1996. For e.xampiC. local actions must foster rather than discourage competition, thus the City will not discriminate against one or a group of providers in favor of another group of providers or potential providers. Under the same act, local actions which result in a prohibition on provision of telecommunication services are invalid. Thus staff is directed to address the provision of lawful wireless telecommunication services with the following local objectives in mind: A. B. Minimize the number of wireless telecommunication antennas and towers based on the availability of antennas and towers in adjacent jurisdictions which enable the provision of telecommunication services both in those Jurisdictions and throughout Orono. 1 f telecommunications antennas are required, minimize the number of tow ers through co-location requirements. 1 r DRAFT 1/30/97 C. If a tower is required, ensure the new tower will be safe and blend into its environment. D. If a tower is required, ensure the tower and antennas are placed in suitable locations. E.Ensure that zoning ordinances and other municipal police power regulations are defensible in light of Federal and State laws with special attention paid to the new Federal requirements. Article II: Policy Regarding Use of City-Owned Land for Wireless Telecommunication Antennas and Towers. 1.Introduction. In the event Orono is required to provide for telecommunication antennas in the City, the first priority is to locate the antennas on an existing tower on City-owned property. Because this may result in requests from wireless telecommunication providers to place wireless telecommunication antennas on City-owned property, the Orono City Council has determined that a uniform policy for reviewing these requests is desirable. 2.Prioritv' of Users Priority for the use of City-ow ned property for wireless telecommunication antennas w ill be given to the following entities in descending order: A. City of Orono; B. Public safety agencies, including law enforcement, fire, and ambulance services, w'hich are not part of the City of Orono and private entities with a public safety agreement w ith the City of Orono; C. Other governmental agencies, for uses which are not related to public safety; and D. Entities providing licensed commercial wireless telecommunication services including cellular, personal communication services (PCS), specialized mobilized radio (SMR), enhanced specialized mobilized radio (ESMR), paging, and similar services that are marketed to the general public. 3. Minimum Requirements The placement of wireless telecommunication antennas on City -ow ned property must comply with the following requirements. A. The antennas will not interfere with the purpose for which the City-owned property is intended; DRAFT 1/30/97 B. C. The antennas will have no adverse impact on surrounding private property; The applicant is willing to obtain adequate liability insurance and commit to a lease agreement which includes equitable compensation for the use of public property and other necessary provisions and safeguards. The fees shall be established by the City Council after considering comparable rates in other cities, potential expenses, risks to the City, and other appropriate factors; D.The applicant will submit a letter of credit, performance bond, or other security acceptable to the City to cover the costs of antenna removal; E.The antennas will not interfere with other users who have a higher priority as discussed in Section 2; F.Upon reasonable notice, the antennas may be required to be removed at the user ’s expense. G.The applicant must reimburse the City for any costs which it incurs because of the presence of the applicant's antennas. H. I. The user must obtain all necessary land use approvals. The applicant will cooperate with the City's objective to promote co-locations and thus limit the number of separate antenna sites requested. 4. Special Requirement! The use of certain City-owned property, such as water tow er sites, for w ireless telecommunication antennas brings with it special concerns due to the unique nature of these sites. The placement of wireless telecommunication antennas on these special City-owned sites will be allowed only when the follow ing additional requirements are met. A.Water Tower Sites - The City's water towers represent a large public investnient in water pressure stabilization and peak capacity reserves. Protection of the equality of the City's water supply is of prime importance to the City. As access to the City ’s water storage systems increases, so too increased the potential for contamination of the public water supply. For these reasons, the placement of wireless telecommunication antennas on water tower sites will be allowed only when the City is fully satisfied that the following required are met. 1.The applicant's access to the facility will not increase the risks of contamination to the City's water supply; 2. 3. 4. DRAFT 1/30/97 There is sufficient room on the structure and/or on the grounds to accommodate the applicant's facility; The presence of the facility will not increase the water tower maintenance cost to the City; and The presence of the facility will not be harmful to the health of workers maintaining the water tower. 5. Application Process All applicants who wish to locate a wireless telecommunication antenna on City-owned property must submit to the City Administrator a completed application and detailed plan that complies with the submittal requirements of the Zoning Ordinance along with other pertinent information requested by the City. 6.Termination The City Council may terminate any lease if it determines that any one of the following conditions exist: A. A potential user with a higher priority cannot find another adequate location and the potential use would be incompatible with the existing use; B. C. A user's frequency broadcast unreasonably interferes with other users of higher priority, regardless of whether or not this interference was adequately predicted in the technical analysis; or, A user violates any of the standards in this policy or the conditions attached to the City's permission. Before taking action, the City will provide notice to the user of the intended termination and the reasons for it, and provide an opportunity for the user to address the City Council regarding the proposed action. This procedure need not be followed in emergency situations. 7. Reservation of Right Notwithstanding the above, the City Council reserv'es the right to deny, for any reasons, the use of any or all City-owned property by any one or all applicants. w DRAFT 1/30/97 8.Effective Date This policy shall be effective from and after its adoption by the City Council. Adopted by Resolution Number: At the Orono City Council Meeting of: A Spring Hill GoK Clut rt* I * IM I# • W « • «• }| « 4S $• wf 1$ $ m• . • ; • •“ •• • m t • m t§ • tm $ 9 m ft ^ m • • *si J« 4 •fv m »M* m •# CQ na NU • • Ml •# Mvm «*v M mm| 'M ir •-— .v^ 't JL - ■frill ^ ««1LM« aJM M*T • A i. hA/h)(iOI>( tH RSI- DtSKiNIR.S. 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