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Version 8/08rev ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET Note to preparers: This form and EAW Guidelines are available at the Environmental Quality Board's website at: http://«~~~.egbstate.mn.us/EnvRevGuidance-ocuments.htm. The Environmental Assessment Worksheet provides information about a project that may have the potential for significant environmental effects. The EAW is prepared by the Responsible Governmental Unit or its agents to determine whether an Environmental Impact Statement should be prepared. The project proposer must supply any reasonably accessible data for -but should not complete -the final worksheet. The complete question as well as the answer must be included if the EAW is prepared electronically. Note to re~~iewers: Comments must be submitted to the RGU during the 30-day comment period following notice of the EAW in the EQB Monitor. Comments should address the accuracy and completeness of information; potential impacts that warrant further investigation and the need for an EIS. 1. Project title Plaisted Companies Sand and Gravel Mining Operation 2. Proposer 3. RGU City of Elk River Contact person: Todd Plaisted Contact person: Rebecca Haug Title: President Title: Environ. Administrator Address: 11555 205th Ave. NW, Elk River MN 55330 Address: 13065 Orono Parkway City, state :Elk River MN 55330 Phone 763 633-6560 Phone :763 635-1068 Fax Fax : 763 635-1090 E-mail todd[~laistedcompanies.com E-mail RHaug~ci.E1k-River.mn.us 4. Reason for EAW preparation (check one) -EIS scoping x_ Mandatory EAW -Citizen petition _RGU discretion -Proposer volunteered If EAW is mandatory give EQB rule category subpart number: Subpart 4410.4300 and subpart .name: "Non-metallic Mineral Mining" 5. Project location County: Sherburne City/Township: Elk River '/ NW Section 15 Township 33N Range 26W GPS Coordinates: N 45.35485945937655 W 93.56437683105469 Taz Parcel Number: 75-115-2100 Attach each of the following to the EAW: • County map showing the general location of the project; (See Figure 1) • U.S. Geological Survey 7.5 minute, 1:24,000 scale map indicating project boundaries (photocopy acceptable) ; (See Figure 2) • Site plan showing all significant project and natural features; {See Figures 4 and 5). 6. Description a. Provide a project summary of 50 words or less to be published in the EQB Monitor. The project involves the extraction and processing of aggregates from a 30.6 acre parcel of property (subject property) adjacent to an existing sand and gravel mining operation. Stripping, extraction, limited processing and reclamation activities will occur on the proposed expansion area. Reclamation of the property will be undertaken following completion of mining operations.