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March 6, 1998 <br /> <br />City of Elk River <br />Attn: Stephen Rohlf <br />13065 Orono Parkway <br />P.O. Box 490 <br />Elk River, MN 55330 <br /> <br />Re: <br /> <br />EAW; Lake Orono Improvement Project <br />Sherburne County <br />SHPO Number: 98-1491 <br /> <br />Dear Mr. Rohlf: <br /> <br />Thank you for providing this office with a copy of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet for <br />the above-referenced project. It has been reviewed pursuant to responsibilities given to the <br />Minnesota Historical Society by the Minnesota Historic Sites Act and the Minnesota Field <br />Archaeology Act and through the process outlined in Minnesota Rules 4410.1600. <br /> <br />The response to question 26a indicates that no cultural resources will be affected. Some <br />clarification on this point is needed. <br /> <br />No previously identified archaeological sites are located in the area proposed for dredging. <br />However, we believe that two of the areas proposed for placement of the dredge spoil (the areas <br />identified in the SE quarter of Section 29 and the SE quarter of Section 32 as indicated on <br />Figure 1 of the EAW) do have significant potential for archaeological sites. Therefore, we <br />recommend that an archaeological survey of these areas be completed. The survey must meet <br />the requirements of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Identification and Evaluation, <br />and should include an evaluation of National Register eligibility for any properties which are <br />identified. For your information, we have enclosed a list of consultants who have expressed an <br />interest in undertaking such surveys. <br /> <br />if tne areas can be documented as previously disturbed or previously surveyed, we will re- <br />evaluate the need for survey. Previously disturbed areas are those where the naturally <br />occurring post-glacial soils and sediments have been recently removed. Any previous survey <br />work must meet contemporary standards. <br /> <br />If you have any questions on our review of this project, please contact me at 612-296-5462. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />Dennis A. Gimmestad <br />Government Programs and Compliance Officer <br /> <br />Enclosure: List of Consultants <br /> <br /> <br />