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~ay of iver MEMORANDUM ITEM 5.2. TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: STEPHEN ROHLF, BUILDING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR DATE: SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET (EAW) FOR EAST ELK RIVER URBAN SERVICE AREA An EAW is described by state statute as a "brief document which is designed to set out the basic facts necessary to determine whether an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required for the proposed action". The purpose of an EAW is to disclose information about potential impacts of the project to determine whether a project has the potential for significant environmental effects and an EIS is needed. This information comes from three sources: (1) the EAW itself; (2) comments received on the EAW; and (3) responses made to the comments received. The Responsible Governmental Unit (RGU) determines, after reviewing the three sources of information, whether a project has the potential for significant environmental effects and whether an EIS shall be required for the proposed project. For the East Elk River Urban Area EAW, the City Council for the City of Elk River is the RGU. Notice of the East Elk River Urban Service Area EAW was published in the Environmental Quality Board Monitor on July 14, 1997. The comment period expired on August 13, 1997. A press release on the EAW was given to the Elk River Star News on July 3, 1997 and notice was posted at the Elk River Public Library, Elk River Municipal Utilities office, and Elk River City Hall. The EAW was available for review at the library, city hall, and upon written request. Attachments: · East Elk River Urban Area EAW 13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425