2005-02-21 Wetland Monitoring (2004 Year End Report)
Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
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TRANSMITTAL
3701 12th Street North
Suite 206
St. Cloud, MN 56303
Phone: 320-253-9495
Fax: 320-253-8737
Toll free: 1-800-270-9495
E-mail wps@westwoodps.com
Date:
February 21, 2005
ST. CLOUD
lWlN onES/METRO
To:
Linda Goeb
City of Albertville
5975 Main Avenue NECDPO Box 9
Albertville, MN 55301-0009
BRAINERD
From:
Matt Vollbrecht ffiQL
Regarding:
Proj. No.:
Towne Lakes Development Wetland Monitoring
19990360.99
Items:
No Description
1 2004 Year-End Wetland Monitoring Report
Purpose: For your approval
Remarks: Please find attached the 2004 Year-End Wetland Monitoring Report for the Towne Lakes
Residential Development. This Wetland Monitoring Report summarizes the results of the third year
of wetland monitoring on the Towne Lakes site.
Delivery: Mail
Mr. Todd Udvig, City of Albeltville, C/O SEH, "IC., 3535 Vadllais Cerltel Dlive,
St. Paul, MN 55110-5196
MI. Tirll Fell, US AIIIIY COlpS of Ellgirleers, 190 Fifth Stleet East, Saillt Paul, MN 55101-1638
Copy to: MI. Dave Herllpel, Corltractol Property Developers COlllpallY, 3030 Cerltel POirlt Dlive,Suite 800
Roseville, MN 55113
Mr. David Weetman, Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
Mr. Fran Haugen, Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
Designing the Future Today...since 1972
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2004 Wetland Replacement Monitoring Report
Towne lakes Residential Development Phase I
W 1J2 of the SE 1J4 and the NW 1J4 of Section 36,1121 N, R24W
Albertville, Minnesota
February 2005
Local Governmental Unit
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City of Albertville
Ms. Linda Goeb
5975 Main Avenue NE
Albertville, MN 55301-0009
Phone: (763) 497-3384
Fax: (763) 497-3210
Project Proposer
Contractor Property Developers Company
Mr. Dave Hempel
3030 Centre Point Drive, Suite 800
Roseville MN 55113
Phone: (651) 556-4550
Fax: (651) 556-4545
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Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
3701 1ih Street North, Suite 206
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
Phone: (320) 253-9495
Fax: (320) 253-8737
Project No. 19990360.99
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Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
PLANNING. ENGINEERING. SURVEYING
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3701 12th Street North
Su ite 206
St. Cloud, MN 56303
MEMORANDUM
Phone: 3211-253-9495
Fax: 320-253-8737
Toll free: 1-800-270-9495
E-mail: wps@westwoodps.com
DATE: February 4,2005
Ref.: 19990~'65~~W
TWIN CITIE5IMETRO
TO:
Mr. Todd Udvig, City of Albertville, C/O SEH, Inc.
3535 Vadnais Center Drive, St. Paul, MN 55110-5196
BRAINERD
Mr. Tim Fell, US Army Corps of Engineers
190 Fifth Street East, Saint Paul, MN 55101-1638
cc: Mr. Dave Hempel, Contractor Property Developers Company
3030 Center Point Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55428
Mr. David Weetman, Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
Mr. Fran Haugen, Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
FROM: Matthew Vollbrecht, Environmental Scientist
RE: 2004 Wetland Replacement Monitoring Report for Contractor Property Developers
Company - Towne Lakes Phase I, Albertville, Minnesota, Year 3.
The attached memo and documentation constitutes the 2004 year-end wetland monitoring report
for Contractor Property Developers Company's Towne Lakes Phase I, located in the W Y:z of the
SE ~ and the NW ~ of Section 36, City of Albertville, Wright County, Minnesota.
Construction of wetland replacement areas M-l, M-2 and M-3 was completed in May 2002.
Seeding of all three wetland mitigation areas was completed on May 31, 2002. Westwood
Professional Services, Inc. initiated monitoring of the three wetland replacement sites on June
06, 2002. Westwood Professional Services, Inc. monitored the replacement wetlands three times
during 2004: June 16, July 26, and September 7. Hydrological measurements, vegetative
surveys and soils were inspected each time. The findings were recorded onto data sheets and can
be found in the attached forms for each replacement wetland.
On June 20, 2002 Westwood surveyed the three wetlands using a sub-meter accuracy Trimble
ProXR Global Positioning System (GPS). Results of the GPS survey indicate that Wetland M-l
is 0.27 acres, Wetland M-2 is 0.24 acres, and Wetland M-3 is 0.60 acres. The total New Wetland
Credit created by these three wetlands is 1.11 acres; the amount proposed in the Wetland Permit
Application is 1.03 acres. The wetlands are of an appropriate size for mitigation, and are in
compliance with the mitigation plan. No changes to the sizes of the wetlands were observed in
2003 or 2004. Wetland vegetation is becoming more established in all three mitigation areas.
Designing the Future Today...since 1972
2003 Wetland Replacement Monitoring Report - Towne Lakes Phase I
February 4, 2004
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Photographs of the wetland replacement areas were taken on July 26, 2004, and soils, vegetation,
and hydrology data were collected during all three site visits. Detailed data from these
monitoring events are included in the attached Annual Wetland Replacement Monitoring Forms.
Vegetation in Mitigated Wetlands M-I and M-2 has become completely established. Wetland
M-I is dominated by a fringe of emergent vegetation dominated by soft-stem and river bulrush,
narrow-leaf cattail, wool-grass and sedge species around an area of open water dominated by
flat-stemmed pondweed and common waterweed. Wetland M-2 is dominated by a fringe area of
emergent vegetation dominated by narrow-leafed cattail, spike-rush, water plantain and reed
canary grass around an open water area dominated by flat-stemmed pondweed, common
waterweed and northern water-milfoil. The vegetation in Wetland M-3 has not become as
completely established as in Wetlands M-I and M-2, but has increased in density from 2003.
Vegetation in Wetland M - 3 consists of a fringe area of emergent vegetation dominated by blunt
spike-rush, soft-stem bulrush, sandbar willow saplings, cottonwood saplings, blue vervain and
scattered small patches of reed canary grass. This emergent fringe surrounds an open water area
dominated by flat-stemmed pondweed, northern water milfoil, common waterweed and water
smartweed.
An additional spot elevation survey of Wetland M-3 has been completed as requested by Todd
Udvig, S.E.H., Inc. and has been included as a portion of this Monitoring Report.
The wetland mitigation areas for Phase II of the Towne Lakes Development were completed late
in 2004, but seeding has not taken place. Seeding will take place in spring 2005. The surveys
have been completed and Westwood Professional Services, Inc. will initiate wetland monitoring
on the Towne Lakes Phase II wetland mitigation areas in 2005.
Westwood Professional Services. Inc. requests that the City of Albertville as the Local
Governmental Unit (LGU) provide written confirmation that the three wetland replacement areas
constructed on the Towne Lakes Phase I site meet the requirements of the Wetland Conservation
Act. Please call me at (320) 253-9495 if you have questions or require additional information.
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (320) 253-9495
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MINNESOTA WETLAND CONSERVATION ACT
WETLAND REPLACEMENT MONITORING
2004 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.
Date(s) of monitoring: 6/16/04,7/26/04,9/07/04
Basin ill:
M-l
Project name/number: Albertville Towne Lakes Phase I
Replacement design:
Construction method:
o Restore
o Create
o Restore and Create [check one]
o Excavation
o Impoundment
[check one]
[check one]
Report prepared by:
o Applicant
DLGU
Report must be submitted on or before December 31, 2004
Project replacement construction completed May 2002
[mm/dd/yy ]
[mm/yy ]
ANNUAL REPORT
The report must include the following information and other site-specific information identified by the LGU:
W Y2 of the SE y.. and the NW y.. Section
Project location: 36, T121N, R24W
[township, range, section [1/4], lot, block]
Current wetland size: 0.27
[nearest one-tenth acre]
Method of size estimation: GPS as-built
Current wetland type (classification):
Type2/3
Circular 39 and
PEMB/C
Cowardin
Designed wetland type (classification):
Type 2/3
Circular 39 and
PEMB/C
Cowardin
Compare as-built specifications vs. design specifications. Note similarities or discrepancies related to slopes, contours,
wetland shape, and water levels [required for first annual plan only]:
Created wetland matches desiened wetland. Slopes appear to be correct. outlet is in proper location and seedine was
completed on Mav 31. 2002. Shape and size of wetland match the shape and size on the plans. Water levels have
been within six inches of the outlet on all three monitorine visits and wetland type matches the proposed wetland
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Wetland Replacement Monitoring - 2004 Annual Report Form
Albertville Towne Lakes, Basin M-1
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Describe rationale for SIGNIFICANT CHANGES to original design [if applicable]:
No sie:nificant chane:es were made from the one:inal desie:n.
Provide SEASONAL WATER LEVEL ELEVATIONS taken during the period April through October based on seasonal
water elevations or areal coverage measurements.
Date [mm/dd/yy] Water Based On [Check One]
Level
06/16/04 947.4 o Relation to outlet invert elevation o Relation to ground at hydrology monitoring
point
07/26/04 947.0 o Relation to outlet invert elevation o Relation to ground at hydrology monitoring
point
09/07/04 947.8 o Relation to outlet invert elevation o Relation to ground at hydrology monitoring
point
List the DOMINANT VEGETATION found in the wetland and upland area. Estimate the percent coverage of each type
present. Include the common and scientific names of the vegetation that exceed 20 percent coverage.
SAMPLE POINT
o Proposed Wetland Area
Common Name Scientific Name Ind. Stratum % Cover
Status
BULRUSH, SOFT-STEM Scirvus validus OBL H 20
BULRUSH, RIVER Scirvus fluviatilis OBL H 20
CATTAIL, NARROW-LEAF Tvoha anf!Ustifolia OBL H 20
SPIKERUSH, BLUNT Eleocharis obtusa OBL H 10
WOOL-GRASS Scirvus cvoerinus OBL H 10
SEDGE, WOOL Y Carex lanuIlinosa OBL H 10
% of Dominants F AC or wetter: 100 I Remarks / Other Plants Observed < 20 %: uptight sedge, boneset, blue vervain
SAMPLE POINT
o Adjoining Upland or 0 Upland Buffer
[check one]
Common Name Scientific Name Ind. Stratum % Cover
Status
PLANTAIN, COMMON PlantaIlo maior FAC+ H 20
CLOVER, WHITE Trifolium revens FACU+ H 20
SUSAN, BLACK-EYED Rudbeckia hirta FACU H 20
CLOVER, RED Trifolium oratense FACU+ H 20
BLUEGRASS, KENTUCKY Poa oratensis FAC- H 20
% of Dominants F AC or wetter: 20 Remarks / Other Plants Observed < 20 %: common dandelion, annual ragweed
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List the SOIL COLOR AND TEXTURE for a soil profile located inside the wetland boundary, but within five feet of the
wetland edge.
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SAMPLE LOCATION 0 Marked Soil Sample Location or 0 Other: At Photo Reference Point(check one]
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Depth Horizon Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Abundance / Texture
(inches) (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Size / Contrast
0-15 A 10YR412 10YR211 Few/medium/faint Mucky loam
15-30 B IOYR511 IOYR5/8 Common/fine/distinct Silty clay
Remarks:
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Property Descriptive Term Definition
Abundance Few Features OCCUpy < 20% of exposed surface
Common Features occupy 2 - 20% of exposed surface
Many Features occupy> 20% of exposed surface
Size Fine Features < 5 mm diameter
Medium Features 5 - 15 mm diameter
Coarse Features> 15 mm diameter
Contrast Faint Matrix and redox. features have closely related hues and chromas
Distinct Matrix and features differ by 1 to 2 hues and several units in chroma and value
Prominent Matrix and features Vary several units in hue, value, and chroma
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See attached Exhibits for photoe:raphs.
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Wetland Replacement Monitoring - 2004 Annual Report Form
Albertville Towne Lakes, Basin M-1
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LGU MONITORING
The City of Albertville [LGU] is responsible for the following:
Has the project been constructed according to design specifications? Yes No
If no, explain:
Has the LGU certified compliance with the construction specifications? Yes No
If no, explain:
Have access rights to inspect the project during the construction & monitoring period, and to assess the long-term
viability of the replaced wetland been available? Yes No
If no, explain:
Has the applicant advised that the construction specifications have been certified complete and any bond or other
security provided by the applicant returned? _ Yes No
If no, explain:
Has corrective action been ordered taken during the required monitoring period [i.e. LGU
has determined that approved replacement plan goal(s) will not be met?] _ Yes _ No If yes, explain [attach
plan]:
Has applicant prepared an amended wetland value replacement plan for review and approval by the Technical
Evaluation Panel [attach amended replacement plan]?
Yes No Ifno, explain:
Does the amended plan describe in adequate in detail the corrective measures to be taken to achieve the goal of
replacing lost wetland functions and values? _ Yes No
If no, explain:
Has the replacement plan goal(s) been met [requires site evaluation]? _ Yes _ No Ifno, what corrective
action(s) have been ordered?
Should the monitoring period be extended? _ Yes
No How long? Comments?
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Wetland Replacement Monitoring - 2004 Annual Report Form
Albertville Towne Lakes, Basin M-1
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One or more of the following actions must be required if during the monitoring period the goal of replacement plan
will not be met [circle number(s)]:
1. Order the applicant to prepare and implement a new replacement plan
2. Issue a CDO on the draining/filling activity if it has not been completed
3. Order restoration of the impacted wetland
4. Obtain forfeiture of a bond or other security and use the proceeds to replace the lost wetland values
5. Ask the district court to order the applicant to fulfill the replacement plan
6. Other actions that the LGU determines necessary to achieve the replacement plan goal
7. Other [explain]:
SIGNATURE(S)
Authorized LGU Official
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Applicant
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MINNESOTA WETLAND CONSERVATION ACT
WETLAND REPLACEMENT MONITORING
2004 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.
Date(s) of monitoring: 6/16/04,7/26/04,9/07/04
Basin ill:
M-2
Project name/number: Albertville Towne Lakes Phase I
Replacement design:
Construction method:
o Restore
o Create
o Restore and Create [check one]
o Excavation
o Impoundment
[check one]
[check one]
Report prepared by:
o Applicant
DLGU
Report must be submitted on or before December 31, 2004
Project replacement construction completed May 2002
[mm/dd/yy ]
[mm/yy ]
ANNUAL REPORT
The report must include the following information and other site-specific information identified by the LGU:
W Y2 of the SE % and the NW % Section
Project location: 36, T121N, R24W
[township, range, section [1/4], lot, block]
Current wetland size: 0.24
[nearest one-tenth acre]
Method of size estimation: GPS as-built
Current wetland type (classification):
Type2/3
Circular 39 and
PEMB/C
Cowardin
Designed wetland type (classification):
Type 2
Circular 39 and
PEMB
Cowardin
Compare as-built specifications vs. design specifications. Note similarities or discrepancies related to slopes, contours,
wetland shape, and water levels [required for first annual plan only]:
Created wetland matches desie:ned wetland. Slopes appear to be correct. outlet is in proper location and seedine: was
completed on Mav 31. 2002. Shape and size of wetland match the shape and size on the plans. Wetland type matches
the proposed wetland type.
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Wetland Replacement Monitoring - 2004 Annual Report Form
Albertville Towne Lakes, Basin M-2
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Describe rationale for SIGNIFICANT CHANGES to original design [if applicable]:
No sienificant chanees were made from the oneinal desien.
Provide SEASONAL WATER LEVEL ELEVATIONS taken during the period April through October based on seasonal
water elevations or areal coverage measurements.
Date [mm/dd/yy] Water Based On [Check One]
Level
6/16/04 948.4 o Relation to outlet invert elevation 0" Relation to ground at hydrology monitoring
point
07/26/04 947.5 o Relation to outlet invert elevation 0" Relation to ground at hydrology monitoring
point
09/07/04 947.9 o Relation to outlet invert elevation 0" Relation to ground at hydrology monitoring
point
List the DOMINANT VEGETATION found in the wetland and upland area. Estimate the percent coverage of each type
present. Include the common and scientific names of the vegetation that exceed 20 percent coverage.
SAMPLE POINT
0" Proposed Wetland Area
Common Name Scientific Name Ind. Stratum % Cover
Status
GRASS, REED CANARY Phalaris arundinacea FACW+ H 40
CATTAIL, NARROW-LEAF Tvpha an!lustifolia OBL H 20
WATER-PLANTAIN, BROAD-LEAF Alisma plantaflo-aauatica OBL H 10
SPIKERUSH, BLUNT Eleocharis obtusa OBL H 10
% of Dominants F AC or wetter: 100 T Remarks 1 Other Plants Observed < 20 %: uptight sedge, boneset, blue vervain
SAMPLE POINT
o Adjoining Upland or 0" Upland Buffer
[check one]
Common Name Scientific Name Ind. Stratum % Cover
Status
GRASS,REED CANARY Phalaris arundinacea FACW+ H 40
PLANTAIN, COMMON Plantaflo major FAC+ H 20
SUSAN, BLACK-EYED Rudbeckia hirta FACU H 10
MILKWEED, COMMON Asclepias svriaca UPL H 10
RAGWEED,ANNUAL Ambrosia artemisiifolia FACU H 10
% of Dominants FAC or wetter: 40 Remarks 1 Other Plants Observed < 20 %: common dandelion
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List the SOIL COLOR AND TEXTURE for a soil profile located inside the wetland boundary, but within five feet of the
wetland edge.
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SAMPLE LOCATION 0 Marked Soil Sample Location or 0 Other: At Photo Reference Point[ check one]
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Depth Horizon Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Abundance I Texture
(inches) (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Size I Contrast
0-28 A 10YR2/1 IOYR5/8 Few/medium/faint Muckv clay
28-30 B 10YR7/1 IOYR5/8 Few/medium/faint Clay
Remarks:
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Property Descriptive Term Definition
Abundance Few Features occunv < 20% of exnosed surface
Common Features occupy 2 - 20% of exposed surface
Many Features occupy> 20% of exposed surface
Size Fine Features < 5 mm diameter
Medium Features 5 - 15 mm diameter
Coarse Features> 15 mm diameter
Contrast Faint Matrix and redox. features have closelv related hues and chromas
Distinct Matrix and features differ by 1 to 2 hues and several units in chroma and value
Prominent Matrix and features Vary several units in hue, value, and chroma
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I Attach COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS of the project area taken anytime during the months April through October.
See attached Exhibits for photoe:raphs.
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Wetland Replacement Monitoring - 2004 Annual Report Form
Albertville Towne Lakes, Basin M-2
Page 4
LGU MONITORING
The City of Albertville [LGU] is responsible for the following:
Has the project been constructed according to design specifications? Yes No
If no, explain:
Has the LGU certified compliance with the construction specifications? Yes No
If no, explain:
Have access rights to inspect the project during the construction & monitoring period, and to assess the long-term
viability of the replaced wetland been available? Yes No
If no, explain:
Has the applicant advised that the construction specifications have been certified complete and any bond or other
security provided by the applicant returned? _ Yes No
If no, explain:
Has corrective action been ordered taken during the required monitoring period [Le. LGU
has determined that approved replacement plan goal(s) will not be met?] _ Yes _ No If yes, explain [attach
plan]:
Has applicant prepared an amended wetland value replacement plan for review and approval by the Technical
Evaluation Panel [attach amended replacement plan]?
Yes No Ifno, explain:
Does the amended plan describe in adequate in detail the corrective measures to be taken to achieve the goal of
replacing lost wetland functions and values? _ Yes No
If no, explain:
Has the replacement plan goal(s) been met [requires site evaluation]? _ Yes _ No Ifno, what corrective
action(s) have been ordered?
Should the monitoring period be extended? _ Yes
No How long? Comments?
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Wetland Replacement Monitoring - 2004 Annual Report Form
Albertville Towne Lakes, Basin M-2
Page 5
One or more of the following actions must be required if during the monitoring period the goal of replacement plan
will not be met [circle number(s)]:
1. Order the applicant to prepare and implement a new replacement plan
2. Issue a CDO on the draining/filling activity if it has not been completed
3. Order restoration of the impacted wetland
4. Obtain forfeiture of a bond or other security and use the proceeds to replace the lost wetland values
5. Ask the district court to order the applicant to fulfill the replacement plan
6. Other actions that the LGU determines necessary to achieve the replacement plan goal
7. Other [explain]:
SIGNA TURB(S)
Authorized LGU Official
Date
Applicant
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MINNESOTA WETLAND CONSERVATION ACT
WETLAND REPLACEMENT MONITORING
2004 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.
Date(s) of monitoring: 6/16/04,7/26/04,9/07/04
Basin ill:
M-3
Project name/number: Albertville Towne Lakes Phase I
Replacement design:
Construction method:
o Restore
o Create
o Restore and Create [check one]
o Excavation
o Impoundment
[check one]
[check one]
Report prepared by:
o Applicant
DLGU
Report must be submitted on or before December 31, 2004
Project replacement construction completed May 2002
[mm/ddlyy ]
[mm/yy ]
ANNUAL REPORT
The report must include the following information and other site-specific information identified by the LGU:
W ~ of the SE % and the NW % Section
Project location: 36, T121N, R24W
[township, range, section [1/4], lot, block]
Current wetland size: 0.60
[nearest one-tenth acre]
Method of size estimation: GPS as-built
Current wetland type (classification):
Type2/3
Circular 39 and
PEMBIC
Cowardin
Designed wetland type (classification):
Type 2/3
Circular 39 and
PEMBIC
Cowardin
Compare as-built specifications vs. design specifications. Note similarities or discrepancies related to slopes, contours,
wetland shape, and water levels [required for first annual plan only]:
Created wetland matches desie:ned wetland. Slopes appear to be correct. outlet is in proper location and seedine: was
completed on Mav 31. 2002. Shape and size of wetland match the shape and size on the plans. Wetland type matches
the proposed wetland type. Outlet culverts were installed after 10/21/02 and wetland is currentlv maintainine: a
constant elevation.
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Wetland Replacement Monitoring - 2004 Annual Report Form
Albertville Towne Lakes, Basin M-3
Page 2
Describe rationale for SIGNIFICANT CHANGES to original design [if applicable]:
No sie:nificant chane:es were made from the orie:inal desie:n.
Provide SEASONAL WATER LEVEL ELEVATIONS taken during the period April through October based on seasonal
water elevations or areal coverage measurements.
Date [mm/dd/yy] Water Based On [Check One]
Level
06/16/04 948.6 o Relation to outlet invert elevation o Relation to ground at hydrology monitoring
point
07/26/04 947.4 o Relation to outlet invert elevation o Relation to ground at hydrology monitoring
point
09/07/04 947.8 o Relation to outlet invert elevation o Relation to ground at hydrology monitoring
point
List the DOMINANT VEGETATION found in the wetland and upland area. Estimate the percent coverage of each type
present. Include the common and scientific names of the vegetation that exceed 20 percent coverage.
SAMPLE POINT
o Proposed Wetland Area
Common Name Scientific Name Ind. Stratum % Cover
Status
GRASS, REED CANARY Phalaris arundinacea FACW+ H 20
COTION- WOOD,EASTERN Populus deltoides FAC+ T 20
WATER-PLANTAIN, BROAD-LEAF Alisma plantaf{o-aquatica OBL H 20
SPIKERUSH, BLUNT Eleocharis obtusa OBL H 20
WILLOW, SANDBAR Saltx exif{ua OBL S 10
BULRUSH, SOFT-STEM Scirpus validus OBL H 10
% of Dominants FAC or wetter: 100 I Remarks 1 Other Plants Observed < 20 %: boneset, blue vervain
SAMPLE POINT
o Adjoining Upland or 0 Upland Buffer
[check one]
Common Name Scientific Name Ind. Stratum % Cover
Status
GRASS,REED CANARY Phalaris arundinacea FACW+ H 20
CLOVER, WHITE Trifolium repens FACU+ H 20
SUSAN, BLACK-EYED Rudbeckia hirta FACU H 20
CLOVER,RED Trifolium pratense FACU+ H 10
RAGWEED,ANNUAL Ambrosia artemisiifolia FACU H 10
% of Dominants F AC or wetter: 0 Remarks 1 Other Plants Observed < 20 %: common dandelion, curly dock
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Wetland Replacement Monitoring - 2004 Annual Report Form
Albertville Towne Lakes, Basin M-3
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List the SOIL COLOR AND TEXTURE for a soil profile located inside the wetland boundary, but within five feet of the
wetland edge.
SAMPLE LOCATION 0 Marked Soil Sample Location or 0 Other: At Photo Reference Point[ check one]
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Depth Horizon Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Abundance / Texture
(inches) (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Size / Contrast
0-28 A 10YR311 10YR5/8 Few/medium/faint Mucky clay
28-31 B 10YR711 10YR5/8 Few/medium/faint Clay
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Terms to use in describing the abundance, size and contrast of redoximorphic features.
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Property Descriptive Term Definition
Abundance Few Features OCCUpy < 20% of exposed surface
Common Features occupy 2 - 20% of exposed surface
Many Features occupy> 20% of exposed surface
Size Fine Features < 5 mm diameter
Medium Features 5 -15 mm diameter
Coarse Features> 15 mm diameter
Contrast Faint Matrix and redox. features have closely related hues and chromas
Distinct Matrix and features differ by 1 to 2 hues and several units in chroma and value
Prominent Matrix and features yary several units in hue, yalue, and chroma
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Attach COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS ofthe project area taken anytime during the months April through October.
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Wetland Replacement Monitoring - 2004 Annual Report Form
Albertville Towne Lakes, Basin M-3
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LGU MONITORING
The City of Albertville [LGU] is responsible for the following:
Has the project been constructed according to design specifications? Yes No
If no, explain:
Has the LGU certified compliance with the construction specifications? Yes No
If no, explain:
Have access rights to inspect the project during the construction & monitoring period, and to assess the long-term
viability of the replaced wetland been available? Yes No
If no, explain:
Has the applicant advised that the construction specifications have been certified complete and any bond or other
security provided by the applicant returned? _ Yes No
If no, explain:
Has corrective action been ordered taken during the required monitoring period [i.e. LGU
has determined that approved replacement plan goal(s) will not be met?] _ Yes _ No If yes, explain [attach
plan]:
Has applicant prepared an amended wetland value replacement plan for review and approval by the Technical
Evaluation Panel [attach amended replacement plan]?
Yes No Ifno, explain:
Does the amended plan describe in adequate in detail the corrective measures to be taken to achieve the goal of
replacing lost wetland functions and values? _ Yes No
If no, explain:
Has the replacement plan goal(s) been met [requires site evaluation]? _ Yes _ No Ifno, what corrective
action(s) have been ordered?
Should the monitoring period be extended? _ Yes
No How long? Comments?
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Wetland Replacement Monitoring - 2004 Annual Report Form
Albertville Towne Lakes, Basin M-3
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One or more of the following actions must be required if during the monitoring period the goal of replacement plan
will not be met [circle number(s)]:
1. Order the applicant to prepare and implement a new replacement plan
2. Issue a CDO on the draining/filling activity if it has not been completed
3. Order restoration of the impacted wetland
4. Obtain forfeiture of a bond or other security and use the proceeds to replace the lost wetland values
5. Ask the district court to order the applicant to fulfill the replacement plan
6. Other actions that the LGU determines necessary to achieve the replacement plan goal
7. Other [explain]:
SIGNA TURE(S)
Authorized LGU Official
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Applicant
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Towne Lakes, Albertville, Minnesota
Reference Photo for Wetland Replacement
July 26, 2004
Reference Point 1
Basin M-l, facing north
Reference Point 2
Basin M-l, facing northeast
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3701 1ih Street North, Suite 206
St. Cloud, MN 56303
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Towne Lakes, Albertville, Minnesota
Reference Photo for Wetland Replacement
July 26, 2004
Reference Point 1
West half of Basin M-2, facing north
Reference Point 2
Basin M-2, facing east
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Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
3701 1ih Street North, Suite 206
St. Cloud, MN 56303
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Towne Lakes, Albertville, Minnesota
Reference Photo for Wetland Replacement
July 26, 2004
Reference Point 3
East half of Basin M-2, facing south
Reference Point 1
Basin M-3, facing east
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Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
3701 12th Street North, Suite 206
St. Cloud, MN 56303
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Towne Lakes, Albertville, Minnesota
Reference Photo for Wetland Replacement
July 26, 2004
Reference Point 2
West half of Basin M-3, facing south
Reference Point 3
Basin M-3, facing south east
Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
3701 1 ih Street North, Suite 206
St. Cloud, MN 56303
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St.Cloud, MN 56303
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CPDC Town Lakes
Residential Development
Phase I
Albertville, Minnesota
Project Location
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Map Document: (P:\19990360\GIS\19990360drg01A.mxd)
2/3/2005 -- 1 :08:41 PM
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SEH
February 25, 2005
RE: City of Albertville
Towne Lakes Development
SEH No. A-ALBEV0009.00
Mr. Matthew Vollbrecht
Environmental Scientist
Westwood Professional Services
3701 12th Street North, Suite 206
S1. Cloud, MN 56303
Dear Mr. Vollbrecht:
Thank you for the submittal of the Year 3 monitoring report for Towne Lakes Phase I, in Albertville,
Minnesota. I have reviewed the report and, in general, agree with the findings. There are some areas of
the sites that may still require additional improvement, which can occur over the remainder of the
monitoring period. These areas would include primarily vegetation establishment and control of invasive
species. As discussed in our phone conversation, a field meeting in the spring of 2005 to review the sites
and discuss any additional maintenance needs would be agreeable.
Please continue monitoring, and contact me with any questions.
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Deric Deuschle
Staff Biologist
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c: Larry Kruse, City of Albertville
Colleen Allen, Wright County SWCD
Brad Wozney, BWSR
Tim Fell, USACE
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Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., 3535 Vadnais Center Drive. St. Paul. MN 55110-5196
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