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Volume 47, Number 50                                                                                   December 12, 2023






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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 [ [link removed] ].

 

Walden at Hastings [ [link removed] ]

*Location (city/township; county): *Hastings; Dakota
*Process: *EAW
*Step: *EAW available
*End of comment period: *January 11, 2024

*Project description: *Land Equity Development proposes Walden at Hastings containing 511 residential housing units generally located east of TH 316 and Michael Avenue. The 71.1-acre housing project features a phased development plan including single family, twin home, townhome, apartment and senior housing. The five year project is anticipated to commence in 2024. Development will primarily occur in areas currently under cultivation. 17.5 acres of natural areas will be reserved.

*Location of public documents:* Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4th Street, Hastings,
MN 55033

*Public meeting date, time, location: *February 5, 2024, 7:00 p.m., Hastings City Hall - Council Chambers, 101 East 4th St, Hastings, Minnesota, MN 55033

*Responsible governmental unit and contact: *City of Hastings, John Hinzman <[email protected]>,
651-480-2378

 

Lake Bronson Dam Rehabilitation [ [link removed] ]

*Location (city/township; county): *Lake Bronson; Kittson
*Process: *EAW
*Step: *EIS need decision

*Responsible governmental unit decision: *Negative (EIS not ordered)
*Responsible governmental unit record of decision date: *December 5, 2023

*Project description: *The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is undertaking the replacement of a high hazard dam within Lake Bronson State Park. This project includes removal and replacement of the concrete spillway and associated bridge, which are located within areas of valuable natural and cultural resources, including a Works Progress Administration historic district.

*Link to public documents: *Lake Bronson Dam Rehabilitation EIS need decision [ [link removed] ]
*Location of public documents:* DNR, 500 Lafayette Road N, St Paul, MN 55155

*Responsible governmental unit and contact: *Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Becky Horton <[email protected]>, 651-259-5122

 

Launch Park AUAR Update [ [link removed] ]

*Location (city/township; county): *Lakeville; Dakota
*Process: *AUAR update
*Step: *AUAR update adoption

*Responsible governmental unit decision: *Adequate
*Responsible governmental unit record of decision date: *December 4, 2023

*Project description: *The Launch Park Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) study area is approximately 190 acres in Lakeville, MN located on Cedar Avenue in between Lakeville Boulevard and 225th Street. The City of Lakeville adopted the Launch Park Final AUAR in September 2018. Since that time, development within the study area has occurred. Pursuant to Minnesota Rules 4410.3610 Subp. 7, an AUAR and plan for mitigation must be revised every five years until all development in the study area has received final approval. Since the study area is not yet fully developed, the purpose of this document is to provide another update to the Launch Park AUAR pursuant to Minnesota Rules.

*Link to public documents: *Launch Park AUAR Update adoption [ [link removed] ]
*Location of public documents:* Lakeville City Hall, 20195 Holyoke Ave, Lakeville,
MN 55044

*Responsible governmental unit and contact: *City of Lakeville, Tina Goodroad <[email protected]>,
952-985-4421

 

The West End AUAR Update [ [link removed] ]

*Location (city/township; county): *St Louis Park; Hennepin
*Process: *AUAR update
*Step: *AUAR update adoption

*Responsible governmental unit decision: *Adequate
*Responsible governmental unit record of decision date: *November 20, 2023

*Project description: *The West End development is located on an approximately 49 acre site at the southwest corner of I-394 and Highway 100 in St. Louis Park, MN, with eastern portions of the site in Golden Valley, MN. The development to date includes a combination of residential, retail, and office buildings and parking structures. The city is updating the AUAR and Mitigation Plan, originally adopted in 2007 per Minnesota Rules, part 4410.3610, subpart 7.

*Link to public documents: *The West End AUAR Update adoption [ [link removed] ]
*Location of public documents:* St Louis Park Planning and Zoning, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416

*Responsible governmental unit and contact: *City of St Louis Park, Sean Walther <[email protected]>,
952-924-2574

 

Dodge County Wind Project [ [link removed] ]

*Location: *St. Paul, Dodge, Mower, Steele
*Process: *Alternative review

*Notice title: *Notice of Environmental Assessment Availability, Public Hearings, and Comment Period
*Notice description: *The Department of Commerce has prepared and issued an environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed project. The EA analyzes the potential impacts of the proposed project and possible mitigation measures and was issued on November 30th, 2023. In addition, the EA analyzes the potential impacts of any alternatives (including route alternatives) contained in the Scoping Decision. The EA is available on the Department’s website and on eDockets The Honorable Kimberly Middendorf, Administrative Law Judge with the Office of Administrative Hearings will administer the hearing. The purpose of the public hearing is to obtain public input on
the proposed project and compile the record for the Commission to consider in making
a final decision on the certificate of need, site permit, and route permit applications.
*Project description: *Dodge County Wind, LLC (DCW or applicant), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC proposes to construct, own, and operate
the Dodge County Wind Farm in Dodge and Steele counties and approximately 27 miles of 161 kV transmission line in Dodge and Mower counties (Project). DCW originally proposed the Project with a nameplate capacity of up to 259 megawatts (MW) and up
to 79 turbines. The final design for the Project proposes a nameplate capacity of up to 252 MW and includes up to 77 turbines.

*Link to public documents: *Dodge County Wind Project documents [ [link removed] ]
*Location of public documents:* Department of Commerce, 85 Seventh Place East,
Suite 280, Saint Paul, MN 55101-2198

*First public meeting date, time, location: *December 19, 2023, 1:00 p.m., Saker's Sports Bar & Grill, 401 8th Street SE, Kasson, MN 55944
*Second public meeting date, time, location: *December 19, 2023, 6:00 p.m.,
Saker's Sports Bar & Grill, 401 8th Street SE, Kasson, MN 55944
*Third public meeting date, time, location: *December 20, 2023, 6:00 p.m.,
Online meeting
*Third public meeting virtual link: *[link removed]
*Third public meeting additional details:* Event Password, if needed: WvJpNKeZ328 Access Code: 2492 910 8330 If you are joining the meeting by WebEx and would like to ask a question or make a comment during the designated portion of the meeting, use
the chat function to send a message to the meeting moderator. If you are joining the meeting by phone, press *3 on your phone. When it is your turn to speak, your line
will be unmuted, and you will be able to ask questions and provide comments.
Additional information and instructions are available at: [link removed]
If you have questions about participating in the meeting or need assistance during the meeting, please contact the Public Advisor at the Commission: Craig Janezich <[email protected]>,
651-201-2203

*Responsible governmental unit and contact: *Minnesota Public Utilities Commission,
Sam Lobby <[email protected]>, 651-201-2205

 

Minnesota Power HVDC Modernization Project [ [link removed] ]

*Location: *Hermantown, St. Louis
*Process: *Alternative review

*Notice title: *Notice Of Public Information And Environmental Assessment Scoping Meetings
*Notice description: *The Public Utilities Commission and Department of Commerce are holding public information and environmental assessment scoping meetings on the certificate of need and route permit applications for the proposed Minnesota Power HVDC Modernization project. Both meetings start at 6 PM: the in-person meeting on August 29th at Solway Town Hall in Cloquet, and the virtual meeting on August 30th via Webex (see below). Commerce is seeking comments for scoping considerations in the Environmental Assessment through September 13, 2023.
*Project description: *To modernize the Minnesota terminal of the existing Square Butte high voltage direct current (HVDC) line that runs from North Dakota to Northeast Minnesota, a new terminal, new substation, and three high voltage transmission lines, each less than one mile, are proposed on a new site near the existing Arrowhead Substation in St. Louis County, Minnesota.

*Link to public documents: *Minnesota Power HVDC Modernization Project alternative review [ [link removed] ]
*Location of public documents:* Duluth Public Library – Main Library, 520 W. Superior Street Duluth, MN 55802

*Public meeting date, time, location: *August 29, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Solway Town Hall, 4029 Munger Shaw Road, Cloquet, MN 55720
*Public meeting date, time, location: *August 30, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Online meeting
*Public meeting virtual link: *[link removed]
*Public meeting additional details:* Meeting No: 2486 372 4368 Call-In No: 1-855-282-6330 Access Code: 2486 372 4368 Password: knQp8D4K7NU If you are joining the meeting by WebEx and would like to ask a question or make a comment during the designated portion of the meeting, use the chat function to send a message to the meeting moderator. If you are joining the meeting by phone, press *3 on your phone.

*Responsible governmental unit and contact: *Department of Commerce, Jenna Ness <[email protected]>, 651-539-1693

 

Fish kill reports

Minnesota Duty Officer reports pertaining to fish kills are summarized in the following table, in accordance with 103G.216, REPORTING FISH KILLS IN PUBLIC WATERS, Subd. 2 Reporting Requirement. These reports were received via the Minnesota Duty Officer prior to the submission deadline for this edition of the EQB Monitor. They represent the raw data/information provided by callers. For more information regarding fish kills in Minnesota see the Department of Natural Resources [ [link removed] ]. Call the Minnesota Duty Officer at 651‐649‐5451 or 800‐422‐0798 to report fish kills.

*Date*



*Location*



*County*



*Waterbody*



*Species*



*Count*



12/1/2023



Millwood Township



Stearns



Cedar Lake



Bluegill



50+



12/5/2023



Lake Itasca State Park



Hubbard



Lake Itasca



Bluegill



Hundreds



 

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