2005-05-02 MWCA ApprovalName and Address of Local Government Unit: City of Albertville RECE4VEJ
5975 Main Ave NE, PO Box 9, MAY 0 5 2005
Albertville, MN 55301 3OLTON & MENK, ING
BURNSVILLE, MN
Name of Applicant: Minnesota Development Agency Project Name: Hunters Pass Estates
Application Number: 2005-001
Type of Application (check one): ❑ Exemption Decision
❑ No Loss Decision
® Replacement Plan Decision
❑ Banking Plan Decision
❑ Wetland Type/BoundaryDecision
Date of Decision: May 2, 2005
Check One: ❑ Approved
® Approved with conditions (see note on page 2 regarding use of wetland banking credits)
❑ Denied
Summary of Project/Decision (indicate exemption number per MN Rule 8420.0122, if applicable):
Minnesota Land Development is proposing to construct the Hunters Pass Estates development on
76.6 acres of land in the northeast corner of the City of Albertville. The development is along the
north side of Mud Lake and is bordered by 70t Street -on -the north and McIver Avenue on the
east. All or part of six wetlands are present on the property, including Mud Lake. The project
proposes to fill 1.81 acres of wetland as part of the development, and will create 1.81 acres of
new wetland and 1.81 acres of adjacent upland buffer for replacement.
On May 2, 2005, the Albertville City Council, acting as Local Government Unit and following
Technical Evaluation Panel recommendations, approved the wetland replacement plan subject to
the following conditions being met prior to start of construction.
1. City receives evidence of title and proof of recording of the deed of restrictions and
covenants for all wetland mitigation areas and adjacent buffers.
2. Maps or property descriptions that clearly identify the wetland boundaries, buffer areas,
and mitigation sites be prepared for all future building contractors, realtors, and home
owners so that they are acutely aware of the property restrictions prior to purchase.
3. The applicant must submit proposed wetland buffer signage language, specifications, and
locations for approval prior to installation. Once installed, the coordinates of the signs be
provided to the City of Albertville to assist with regulatory compliance. Five additional
signs will also be provided to the City so that damaged or removed signs can be replaced
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4. Receipt of performance bond, cash escrow, or letter of credit for an amount equal to
$50,680 ($28,000 per acre of wetland credit created) plus an additional $5,000 for
monitoring, or a total of $55,680. These accounts will be drawn upon if the mitigation
sites or wetland monitoring are unsuccessful and the applicant/developer does not
willfully undertake corrective action. It is anticipated that this will be incorporated into
the Builders Agreement.
You are hereby notified that the decision of the Local Government Unit on the above -
referenced application was made on the date stated above. A copy of the Local Government
Unit's Findings and Conclusions is attached. Pursuant to Minn. R. 8420.0250 any appeal of the
decision must be commenced by mailing a petition for appeal to the Minnesota Board of Water
and Soil Resources within thirty (30) calendar days of the date of the mailing of this Notice.
NOTE: Approval of Wetland Replacement Plan Applications involving the use of wetland
banking credits is conditional upon withdrawal of the appropriate credits from the state wetland
bank. No wetland impacts may commence until the applicant receives a copy of the fully signed
and executed "Application for Withdrawal of Wetland Credits," signed by the BWSR wetland
bank administrator certifying that the wetland bank credits have been debited.
THIS DECISION ONLY APPLIES TO the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act. Additional approvals or
permits from local, state, and federal agencies may be required. Check with all appropriate authorities
before commencing work in or near wetlands.
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List of Addressees:
Applicants and Agent:
Matt Froelich, Minnesota Development Agency
Dwight Gunnarson, Meyer-Rohlin
Mike DeRuyter, Kjolhaug Environmental
Members of Technical Evaluation Panel:
Colleen Allen, Wright County SWCD
Brad Wozney, BWSR
Department of Natural Resources Regional Office:
Patty Fowler, Area Hydrologist
Mike North, MNDNR
DNR TEP Representative
Jason Neuman, MNDNR
Corp of Engineers Project Manager:
Tim Fell, USACE
Additional Recipients:
Larry Kruse, City of Albertville, City Administrator
Mike Couri, City of Albertville, City Attorney
Mark Kasma, Bolton and Menk
Bob Moberg, SEH
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