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RESOLUTION 97- 89 RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER A resolution of the City Council of the City of Elk River regarding the environmental review process for the proposed East Elk River Urban Service Area Road Project; setting forth the City Council's findings of fact regarding the need for an Environmental Impact Statement; and declaring that the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement is not necessary. WHEREAS, the City of Elk River proposes to construct 1.25 miles of high-density collector street from 171st Avenue North to C SAH #12, and relocate 0.5 miles of CSAH #13 to align with the proposed collector street at CSAH #12 (the Project); and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Rules, Part 4410.4300, Subpart 22 (EQB Rules) the Project requires the preparation of a mandatory environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) under Minnesota Environmental Policy Act (MEP^); and, WHEREAS, pursuant to the EQB Rules, the City is the responsible governmental unit (RGU) for the preparation of the EAW as required by the EQB Rules. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Elk River makes the following findings of fact and determination regarding the need for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Project. 1. An EAW has been prepared for the Project. 2. Notice of availability of the EAW was published in the EQB Monitor on July 14, 1997; a press release was given to the Elk River Star News on July 3, 1997; posted notice was given at the Elk River Public Library, Elk River Municipal Utilities office, and the Elk River City Hall on July 3, 1997; and copies of the EAW were supplied to all persons and agencies on the EQB official EAW distribution list. 3. Preparation and distribution of the EAW has complied in all respects with the EQB Rules. 4. Comments have been received on the EAW from the following persons and agencies: the Minnesota Department of Health, by letter dated July 29, 1997, from Lin Nelson; Minnesota Historical Society, by letter dated