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• <br /> March 6, 1998 <br /> City of Elk River <br /> Attn: Stephen Rohlf <br /> 13065 Orono Parkway <br /> P.O. Box 490 <br /> Elk River, MN 55330 <br /> Re: EAW; Lake Orono Improvement Project <br /> Sherburne County <br /> SHPO Number: 98-1491 <br /> Dear Mr. Rohlf: <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 ivlinnesota Historic Sites Act and the Minnesota Field <br /> Archaeology Act and through the process outlined in Minnesota Rules 4410.1600. <br /> The response to question 26a indicates that no cultural resources will be affected. Some <br /> clarification on this point is needed. <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 /> if the 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 /> If you have any questions on our review of this project, please contact me at 612-296-5462. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Dennis A. Gimmestad <br /> Government Programs and Compliance Officer <br /> • Enclosure: List of Consultants <br />