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2003-12-23 Wetland Monitoring Report4� KioLHAuGENVIRONM ENTAL SERVICES COMPANY Provbng Sound, Balanced, Comprehensive Natural Resource Solutfons Letter of Transmittal TO: NAME COMPANY Project Tim Fell U.S.A.C.O.E. Albertville Crossing Phases I and II Monitoring Todd Udvig SEH Reports, 2003 Gary Hale City of Albertville CC: Cindy Addaens John Oliver & Associates Jim Brown Dynamics Land & Design Company FROM: NAME DATE Copies Description Kelly Dlouhy 12/23/2003 1 Monitoring Reports-2003 RE: ❑ FYI 0 For Your Review ❑ Please Reply ❑ As We Discussed 0 Comments: Enclosed is the 2003 Replacement Wetland Monitoring Report for Albertville Crossing Phases I and 11 in Albertville, Minnesota. We feel that wetland replacement requirements have been met for Phase I of the project and that further monitoring could be suspended. Please contact me if you would like to schedule a field review in spring to confirm the functioning of Phase I replacement areas. Let me know if you need further information to evaluate the replacement wetlands, or if you have any other questions. 26105 Wild Rose Lane, Shorewood, Minnesota 55331, Phone: 952-401-8757, Fax 952-401-8798 WETLAND CONSERVATION ACT WETLAND REPLACEMENT MONITORING ANNUAL REPORT FORM PROJECT SUMMARY Wetland value replacement monitoring and annual reports are required for five [5] years following the completion of the wetland replacement project to ensure that the replacement wetland achieves the goal of replacing lost functions and values. Project name/number: Albertville C massing Phage T-Albertville, MN R Warement Area 2 Replacement design: Restore Cr / Restore and Create [circle one] New Wetland: 0.61 acres Type 3 [Circular 39] and PEMC [Cowardin Classification] (if applicable) Report prepared by the QD LGU [circle one] Report must be submitted on or before [12/31/03) Project replacement construction completed May 2001 [day/month/year]. ANNUAL REPORT The report must include the following information and other site -specific information identified by the LGU: Project location: NWl /4 of Seetion 1, 1120W R24W, City of Albertville, Wright C_ _ :n»nt Minnesota (Figure 11or attach map [township, range, section [1/4]4, lot, block] Current wetland size: Based on field comparisons with project plans, it appeared the wetland is the same ssize and shape as shown in the grading plan. Current Wetland Type: 3 [Circular 39 classification] PEMA/C [Cowardin Classification] Desired Wetland Type: 3 [Circular 39 classification] Describe rationale for significant changes to original design [if applicable] (first year only): �TLA For each subsequent year, a comparison of existing conditions with predicted conditions: It did not appear there were any significant changes from the as built specifications and the current conditions in Replacement Area 2. Obligate and facultative wetland vegetation was well established throughout the wetland. Hydrology Measurements: (seasonal water level elevations or aerial coverage measurement during the period April through October) fee Ei ire. 2 fnr HWrn� Meagnrementc RnfFer dm- criiption (slope, vegetative cover, species, invasives): PVC buffer was not part of the replacement plan. Current Ruffer Size (note how mseswft NLA Management Rgues/Rerommendationse No management recommendations are necessary at this time. Map plant communities within the boundaries of the replacement site, including hydrologic indicators observed. Attach color photographs of the project area taken anytime during the period June through August. The photographs must be referenced to the fixed photo -reference points identified on the wetland replacement plan and labeled accordingly. ; fie Figs ire 3 for Renlacement Area., 2 and3 n_�gr aTnhc 2 WETLAND CONSERVATION ACT WETLAND REPLACEMENT MONITORING ANNUAL REPORT FORM PROJECT SUMMARY Wetland value replacement monitoring and annual reports are required for five [5] years following the completion of the wetland replacement project to ensure that the replacement wetland achieves the goal of replacing lost functions and values. Project name/number: Albertville (Tossing Phase T-Albertville,, MN Replacement Area 3 --r Replacement design: Restore rest / Restore and Create [circle one] New Wetland: 0.51 acres Type J [Circular 39] and PEMC [Cowardin Classification] (if applicable) Report prepared by the QDLGU [circle one] Report must be submitted on or before [12/31/03] Project replacement construction completed Max 2001 [day/month/year] . ANNUAL REPORT The report must include the following information and other site -specific information identified by the LGU: Project location: NW1/4 of Section I T1?0N,R24W CitV of Albertville, Wright C;nnmty, iP X nncots ig� re 11,or attach map Y [township, range, section [1/4]4, lot, block] Current wetland size: Based on field comparisons with project plans, it appeared the wetland is the same size and shape as shown in the grading plan. Current Wetland Type: 3 [Circular 39 classification] PEMA/C [Cowardin Classification] Desired Wetland Type: 3 [Circular 39 classification] Describe rationale for significant changes to original design [if applicable] (first year only): For each subsequent year, a comparison of existing conditions with predicted conditions: It did not appear there were any significant changes from the as -built specifications and the current conditions in Replacement Area 2. Obligate and facultative wetland vegetation was well established above the 950 msl elevation. Hydrology Measurements: (seasonal water level elevations or aerial coverage measurement during the period April through October) See FiW ire 2A for Hydrology Measurement Ruffer de-PMptinn (slope, vegetative cover, species, invasives): PVC buffer was not part of the replacement plan. Management Iccnee/Recnmmendations! No management recommendations are necessary at this time. Map plant communities within the boundaries of the replacement site, including hydrologic indicators observed. See Figure 2A fnrplant cnmmunity location-, and event. Attach color photographs of the project area taken anytime during the period June through August. The photographs must be referenced to the fixed photo -reference points identified on the wetland replacement plan and labeled accordingly. See_Fi$lire 3 fir Replacement Area-, 2 and 3 photographs. In Note: Site boundaries on this figure are approximates and do not constitute an official survey product. 1— Site Location l jOLHA'VG ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES COMPANY Albertville Crossing Phase I Albertville, Minnesota +rN No Scale << - EXISTING STORM SEWER PROPOSED STORM SEWER 955.5 PROPOSED SPOT ELEVATION - _ - - - = - - - DELINEATED WETLAND EDGE ® WETLAND FILL AREAS PHASE LINE SOIL BORING LOCATION N88`51'22"I x 959.3`\ 1 I 1 1 RETAIL STORE: FFE=961.0 0 / 0 i00 200 300 SCALE IN FEET SAME ELEV. `FINISHED It GRADE R A R 80, / / \ / 17.5' 22.5' 22. 5' 17.5 5' 6' 2-10% SLOPE 4" CONCRETE 8618 CONCRETE 6" CLASS 5 AGGREGATE CURB & GUTTER I-I/2"BITUMINOUS WEAR COURSE (2331, TYPE 418 )) SLOPE TO MATCH EXISTING MAX. 3; 1 TACK COAT 1-1/2"BITUMINOUS BINDER COURSE (2331, TYPE 418)) TACK COAT 2-1/2"BITUMINOUS BASE COURSE (2331, TYPE 310) 8" CLASS 5 AGGREGATE BASE 18" SELECT GRANULAR APPROVED SUBGRADE _ 57TH STREET NE & FRONTAGE AVENUE STREET SECTION Z 60' j B/C rE 8/C 14' 16' 16' 14' / MOUNTABLE y I CONCRETE / CURB 1, GUTTER -� 'ET SLOPE 2_Ip7. w 4E4 W .1 4" MIN TOP SOIL 1 1/2" BITUMINOUS WEAR COURSE \ (2331,TYPE 41A) 2 1/2" BITUMINOUS BASE COURSE. (2331,TYPE 31B) 2.8 6" CLASS 5 AGGREGATE BASE 18" SELECT GRANULAR BORROW i/) APPROVED SUBGRADE �i W LAMBERT AVE. & LACHMAN AVE. a STREET SECTION 965.8 965.5 x 962.8 I -1/2"BITUMINOUS WEAR COURSE (2331. TYPE 41B)) TACK COAT 2"BITUMINOUS BASE COURSE (2331. TYPE 318) 10" CLASS 5 AGGREGATE BASE APPROVED SUBGRADE FIGURE 1 A PARKING LOT SECTION KJOLHAUG ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES COMPANY MINNESOTA WETLAND CONSERVATION ACT WETLAND REPLACEMENT MONITORING FIELD FORM Project: Albertville Crossing Phase I Photo Reference Point Photo # Area ID: Replacement Area 2 RA 2: NE to SW 1 Investigators : K DLc! uh Date: 9125/03 Mon. Year 2 Reference Point ID Water Level Reading (elevation or aerial cover) I Northeast comer —80% aerial cover, water levels were at —951.5 to 952 msl Plant Communities Community 1 Community 2 Community 3 Species %Cover %Cover %Cover Bidens s . 25 Typha latifolia 100 Typha latifolia 10 Polygonum sp. 20 Alisma- lantago a uatica 40 Echinochloa crusgalli; 20 Scirpus validus 20 Phalaris arundinaceae 25 Scirpus atrovirens 25 % Wetland Area 20 % Wetland Area 50 % Wetland Area 30 Hydrologic Indicators Observed: Saturated Hydrologic Indicators Observed: Inundated- 0-12" depth water Hydrologic Indicators Observed: Inundated - >1' depth 'I I —% W. Hydrology Monitoring Point Plant Community Map 26105 Wild Rose Lane, Shorewood, Minnesota 55331, Phone: 612-401-8757, Fax: 612-401-8798 Figure 2 MINNESOTA WETLAND CONSERVATION ACT WETLAND REPLACEMENT MONITORING FIELD FORM Project: Albertville Crossing Phase I Photo Reference Point Photo # Area ID: Replacement Area 3 RA 3: S to-N 2 Investigator(s): K Dlouh Date: 9/25/03 1 Mon. Year 2 H arology Reference Point ID Water Level Reading elevation or aerial cover South edge 1 ^-90% aerial cover. water levels were at — 951.5 to 952 msl plant Communities Community 1 Community 2 Community 3 Species %Cover %Cover %Cover Phalaris arundinaceae 60 Typha latifolia 80 T ha latifolia 5 Ty ha latifolia 10 Scirpous vabdus 20 Aster s . 10 Phalaris arundinaceae 15 Solidago canadensis 10 Eleocharis erythro da 40 Eleocharis obtusa 20 Carex vul inoidea 15 % Wetland Area 10 % Wetland Area 15 % Wetland Area 75 Hydrologic Indicators Observed: Dry to Saturated Hydrologic Indicators Observed: Inundated- 0-12" depth water Hydrologic Indicators Observed: Inundated - >1' depth PRP 2 y4 q f Plant Community Map w Q t Community 1 Community 2 I Community 3 S V ,1 ��+ N +] \ 14 Hydrology Monitoring Point Figure 2A Figure 3: Monitoring Photographs WETLAND CONSERVATION ACT WETLAND REPLACEMENT MONITORING ANNUAL REPORT FORM PROJECT SUMMARY Wetland value replacement monitoring and annual reports are required for five [5] years following the completion of the wetland replacement project to ensure that the replacement wetland achieves the goal of replacing lost functions and values. Project namelnumber: Albertville Crossing Phase TT -Albertville Renlacement Area 1 Replacement design: Restore rest / Restore and Create [circle one] Wetland size: 0.82 acres Buffer Size: 0.61 acres Type 3 [Circular 391 and PEMC [Cowardin Classification] (if applicable) Report prepared by the <ZDLGU [circle one] Report must be submitted on or before [12/31/03] Project replacement construction completed May 2601 [day/month/year]. ANNUAL REPORT The report must include the following information and other site -specific information identified by the LGU: Project location: NW1/4 of Se,&inn 1, T120N, R24W, City of Albertville.. Wtight County, Min_ nesnt_a_(Eigurec 1 and 1 Alor attach map [township, range, section [1/4]4, lot, block] Current wetland size: The new wetland area appeared to have been built according to the grading plan and was assumed to be the size listed above. The plan detail showed 0.82 acres of NWC to be established below 955 msl by excavation adjacent to existing wetland. The dimensions of the new wetland areas were paced off and were similar to those shown on the as built plan, and as such, it was assumed the replacement requirement was met. However, since the wetland was just constructed and water levels were low due to lack of late summer precipitation, it was determined that a delineation should be conducted the following summer after giving it time to establish and stabilize. Current Wetland Type: 3 [Circular 39 classification] PEMC/A [Cowardin Classification] Desired Wetland Type: 3 [Circular 39 classification] Describe rationale for significant changes to original design [if applicable] (first year only): The berm separating the wetland from the adjacent stormwater pond had been breached and was erofing a connecting channel between the basins. The berm should be repaired and stabilized to maintain the separation between the pond and the wetland. For each subsequent year, a comparison of existing conditions with predicted conditions: N/A Hydrology Measurements: (seasonal water level elevations or aerial coverage measurement during the period April through October) ,See FiWire 2 for HWrnln Meacairements Buffer dererip ion (size, slope, vegetative cover, species, invasives): A 16.5-foot PVC buffer was proposed to surround the edge of Replacement Area I. The buffer was well vegetated along the east edge of the wetland, but was patchy along the berm between the wetland and stormwater pond. It was unclear whether the buffer was seeded with a native mesic seed mix as specified in the permit. If it was seeded correctly, the desired plant community had not established. Dominant plant species are as follows: Me&cago sativa-80 Setaria viri&s-60 Ambrosia artemisiifolia-20 Polygonum sp.-20 Trifolium repens-20 Current Ruffer Size (note how assessed): The PVC buffer was paced off and ranged from 15 to 20-feet in width. Management Tssues/Recommendations: As mentioned previously, the berm must be repaired, stabilized and re -seeded: It appeared that the replacement wetland was subject to heavy grazing from geese as evidenced by very short herbaceous vegetation surrounding the wetland. It is likely that any planted wetland vegetation will establish slowly. Buffer areas are currently dominated by non-native species and may need to be reseeded if a native community does not develop. T Map plant communities within the boundaries of the replacement site, including hydrologic indicators observed. See Figure for plant community lncatinnc and Qutent. Attach color photographs of the project area taken anytime during the period June through August. The photographs must be referenced to the fixed photo -reference points identified on the wetland replacement plan and labeled accordingly. See FiW ire -3 for ReWacmcmt Area 1 nhotographc 2 I I I I I I � I I I I I I I I I I 4I I l i 1 I � I 1 I !fs no27 �+ ~ { 0 60 120 180 SCALE IN FEET LEGEND 962— EXISTING CONTOURS �62 PROPOSED CONTOURS 00EXISTING STORM SEWER N PROPOSED STORM SEWER Cx 96Z58 PROPOSED SPOT ELEVATION - - - - - - PROPOSED SILT FENCE TES L ALL SPOT ELEVATION ARE TOP BACK OF CURB UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. 2. INSTALL EROSION CONTROL MEASURES PRIOR TO SITE GRADING. 1---- pRECTION OF'LOW PROPEX—'SO.T STOP' FABRIC STAPL. r.r.s ' WOOD TO W00, STAKE STAKE O V O.C. 10, NINNIM BACKR1 W/ TAMPED NATU SOIL ExISTNG CROLND Y Mu+1uw / s' wNBIW pB SILT FENCE -- —4 — ii u FIGURE 1 Z a m U O 10/16/2003 11:32 7634415665 JOA PAGE 02 t4 ►n CP O C WETLAND MITIGATION AREA NWL 953.4 1 O 00 (a Lo0) mI 955.78 ------!rlUrURE 1 A ALBERTVILLE CROSSING JC" ow®r Associates, Inc. C1Guf! ±iettuerh�p, Land Siaueytyy,, Land Planntw Aduo Dodge "��� LBERTVILLE, MN L'1k River, Minnesota 56880 708 441-2072 PAiJ[' M-441-5686 F AS BUILT WETLAND PLAN vffleee im arw )War. Bu"mwiu* i and Brookt m Center, Mimmeota SHEET OF 1 DRAWING FILE: FILE NO: 7701-30A 3—WL 7701-30 - L KJOL,HA G ENVIRONMEN-rAL SERVICES COMPANY M MINNESOTA WETLAND CONSERVATION ACT WETLAND REPLACEMENT MONITORING FIELD FORM Project: Albertville Crossing Phase II Area ID: Replacement Area 1 Investigator(s): K Diouh Date: 9/25/03 1 Mon. Year 11 Hvdroloav Photo Reference Point Photo # RA 1: 'N to S 1 RA1:EtoSW 2 Reference Point ID Water Level Reading elevation or aerial cover Southeast edge 100% aerial cover, water levels were at —958 to 958.5 msl Plant Communities Community 1 Community 2 Community 3 Species %Cover %Cover %Cover Echinochloa rrusgalli 20 Typha latith is 15 No observed vegetation Salix sp. 5 Eleocharis obtusa 5 Eleocharis acicularis 10 Carex. sp. 5 % Wetland Area 5 % Wetland Area 10 % Wetland Area 85 Hydrologic Indicators Observed: Saturated Hydrologic Indicators Observed: Inundated- 0-12" depth water Hydrologic Indicators Observed: Inundated - >1' depth 26105 Wild Rose Lane, Shorewood, Minnesota 55331, Phone: 612-401-8757, Fax: 612-401-8798 Figure 3: Monitoring Photographs Replacement Area 1: N to S 9/25/03 Figure 3: Monitoring Photographs Replacement Area 1: N to S 9/2Sf©3