Environmental review project notices
EQB publishes environmental review notices provided by responsible governmental units. For more information on a project undergoing environmental review, click on the individual project links below. You can also find information about active projects in your community on the Environmental Review Projects Interactive Map.
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Location (city/township; county):?LeSauk Township/City of Sartell;?Stearns
Process:?EAW
Step:?EAW available
End of comment period:?August 4, 2023
Project description:?The project proposes to extend 15th Street North approximately two (2) miles west from Pinecone Road North to 30th Avenue North and would include a south connection to 19th Avenue North. The proposed design isan urban two-lane road with dedicated turn lanes, curb and gutter, separate pedestrian and bicycle trail, lighting, stormwater management, and water and sewer utility extensions within a 100-foot right-of- way (ROW). The proposed street section would consist of a 36-foot-wide urban roadway, comprised of a 12-foot westbound driving lane, a 12-foot eastbound driving lane, and 6-foot-wide shoulders with curb and gutter. The project would include a new roundabout at the intersection with Pinecone Road.
Link to public documents:?15th Street North Extension - City of Sartell EAW
Location of public documents:?Sartell City Hall, 125 Pinecone Road North,?Sartell, MN 56377
Responsible governmental unit and contact:?City of Sartell,?Anna Gruber, 320-253-2174
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Location (city/township; county):?Benton Township;?Carver
Process:?EAW Step:?EAW available
Joint federal and state review:?Yes
End of comment period:?August 4, 2023
Project description:?Carver County proposes reconstruction and expansion of a two-lane, 5.5-mile segment of Highway (Hwy) 212 from the city of Norwood Young America to the city of Cologne in Carver County, Minnesota. Additional project components include the construction of reduced conflict intersections (RCIs) at multiple locations throughout the corridor, the reconfiguration of the Hwy 212/County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 51 intersection as an overpass, construction of stormwater ponds to accommodate the roadway expansion, and snow fence installation. The project is also being reviewed under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). A draft Non-Programmatic Categorical Exclusion (Non-PCE) document is available for public review on the project website at co.carver.mn.us/hwy212projectbenton.
Link to public documents:?US Highway 212 ? Benton Township Project EAW
Location of public documents:?Carver County Public Works, 11360 Hwy 212 West,?Cologne, MN 55322
Responsible governmental unit and contact:?Minnesota Department of Transportation,?Diane Langenbach, 651-234-7721
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Location (city/township; county):?Saint Paul;?Ramsey
Process:?AUAR update
Step:?AUAR update adoption
Responsible governmental unit decision:?Adequate
Responsible governmental unit record of decision date:?June 27, 2023
Project description:?The City of Saint Paul has determined that an Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) Update is required for Highland Bridge (formally referred to as the Ford Site). The AUAR study area encompasses four parcels totaling approximately 139 acres in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The University of Saint Thomas, in cooperation with Ryan Companies US, Inc., is proposing to develop a portion of the study area south of Montreal Avenue into new ballfield facilities.
Link to public documents:?Highland Bridge AUAR Update
Location of public documents:?Available upon request, 1400 City Hall Annex,?Saint Paul, MN 55102
Responsible governmental unit and contact:?City of Saint Paul,?Spencer Miller-Johnson, 651-266-6093
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The EQB Monitor is a weekly publication announcing environmental review documents, public comment periods and other actions of the Environmental Quality Board. The EQB Monitor is published every Tuesday at noon. Submissions to the EQB Monitor are due by 4:00 p.m. on the Tuesday one week prior to the intended publication date. Please see the EQB Monitor schedule for more details.
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