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����� fele.„,... n 2� <br /> ,,,,,-.:-...,z....„..•; E C l Y D MAR 2 9 1993o <br /> r Minnesota Pollution Control <br /> Agency <br /> Y� <br /> • Celebrating our 25th anniversary and the 20th anniversary of the Clean Water Act <br /> March 19, 1993 <br /> Steve Rohlf ' <br /> City of Elk River <br /> 720 Dodge Avenue <br /> Elk River, Minnesota 55330 <br /> Dear Mr. Rohlf: <br /> RE: Elk Park Center Environmental Assessment Worksheet <br /> The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) staff has completed a review of <br /> the above-referenced project. Relative to those areas for which the MPCA has <br /> jurisdiction, the staff does not believe the project has the potential for <br /> adverse environmental impacts and therefore, does not recommend the preparation <br /> of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). However, the staff does have the <br /> following comments on the project: <br /> • Air Quality <br /> Although a traffic study was done, the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) <br /> does not contain the air quality and noise information needed for an adequate <br /> evaluation of the project. <br /> 1. An analysis of carbon monoxide ambient air quality with and without the <br /> project for current and projected years is not given for the critical <br /> intersection(s) for the project. Both the EAW and the Indirect Source <br /> Permit (ISP) should contain this information. <br /> 2. In addition, worst case noise levels are not evaluated. Both the EAW and <br /> the ISP should contain this analysis. <br /> 3. The staff wishes to note that certain geometric improvements, including <br /> traffic signal installations, were assumed in the traffic impact study as <br /> viable improvements that would assist in providing acceptable traffic <br /> operation to the the Elk River Center. As such, traffic assignments, <br /> future conditions, and traffic volumes, as well as capacity calculations <br /> were based on the premise that improvements to these roadways were <br /> completed and were operating as functional facilities. Legally binding <br /> commitments for funding the assumed improvements would be needed before an <br /> ISP is issued in final form. <br /> • <br /> TDD: 297-5353 or, for Greater Minnesota, TDD: 1-800-627-3529 <br /> Printed on recycled paper containing at least 15% fibers from paper recycled by consumers <br /> 520 Lafayette Rd.; St. Paul, MN 55155-3898; (612)296-6300; Regional Offices: Duluth•Brainerd•Detroit Lakes•Marshall•Rochester <br /> Equal Opportunity Employer•Printed on Recycled Paper <br />