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<br />Archaeological Excavations <br />The archaeology portion of the public program will be based on the initial results of the <br />geophysical testing, and would consist of a maximum of six I by I-meter excavation <br />units. Depending on the results ofthe geophysical survey, other survey/excavation <br />techniques might occur in addition to or in place of the formal excavation units, as <br />appropriate. These might include the excavation of foundation/wall lines, shovel testing, <br />or surface surveying. These investigations would attempt to identify the nature, extent <br />and depth of the site however the primary goal of the project would be to allow the public <br />to learn about their past through archaeology and geophysics. <br /> <br />10,000 Lakes Archaeology will follow standard excavation protocol for all investigations, <br />including: <br />. Screening intact soils (as opposed to modem fillor overburden) through Y4 inch <br />hardware cloth; <br />. Mapping site features and excavation locations; <br />. Photographing the site, features, and excavated units <br />. Recording excavation notes and features on standardized forms <br />Excavations will attempt to assess whether the site is eligible for the National Register of <br />Historic Places (NRHP). <br /> <br />Amanda Gronhovd, Timothy Tumberg, and Stacy Allen will guide the public through <br />their archaeology experience, and David Maki or Jeffery Jones will conduct the <br />geophysical surveys with the assistance of the public participants and archaeologists, as <br />appropriate (please see Attachment I: Qualifications). <br /> <br />LABORATORY WORK <br />This proposal does not include costs for processing (cleaning, cataloging, and <br />accessioning) or curating artifacts because curation fees and processing requirements can <br />vary dramatically depending on where the artifacts are curated. It is important to note that <br />curation facilities might require signed forms from the landowner before accepting <br />archaeological collections removed from privately owned land. For example, if Elk River <br />wants to have the artifacts donated to the Minnesota Historical Society (MHS), the City <br />will need to acquire a signed donation form from the landowner prior to MHS accepting <br />the collection. <br /> <br />FINAL REpORT <br />At the conclusion of the project, 10,000 Lakes Archaeology will submit up to three <br />copies ofthe final report to the City of Elk River. The final report will include: <br />. An updated Minnesota Archaeological Site Form <br />. Site context <br />. Description of the project area <br />. Results of the literature review <br />. Results of the geophysical survey <br />. Results of the archaeological investigations <br /> <br />10,000 ukesArchqeo/agy <br />3 <br />