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.
Location (city/township; county): Shakopee; Scott
Process: EAW
Step: EAW available
End of comment period: May 23, 2024
Project description: A residential and mixed-use development is proposed on approximately 146 acres southwest of the intersection of Mystic Lake Dr. (County Highway 83) and 17th Ave E (County Highway 16), in Shakopee, Minnesota. This proposed development is located at the site of a sand and gravel pit and includes 223 single family homes, 98 attached townhomes, up to 534 apartment units, 174,300 square feet of mixed commercial uses, and approximately 24 acres of open space. Construction will also include a water treatment plant owned and operated by the Shakopee Public Utilities Commission, stormwater infrastructure, internal roads, and utilities.
Link to public documents: Shakopee Gravel Redevelopment EAW available
Location of public documents: City of Shakopee, 485 Gorman Street, Shakopee,
MN 55379
Responsible governmental unit and contact: City of Shakopee, Michael Kerski,
952-233-9346
Location (city/township; county): Rochester; Olmsted
Process: EAW
Step: EAW available
Joint federal and state review: Yes
End of comment period: May 23, 2024
Project description: The West Transit Village (WTV) project is north of 2nd Street SW and east of Avalon Cove Court NW in Rochester, Olmsted County, MN. The site consists of two parcels and approximately 15 acres with an existing surface parking lot. The WTV project proposes to replace the surface lot with a new transit plaza consisting of a public park-and-ride lot, a Mayo Clinic employee parking ramp, and mixed-use developments. The project is located at the westernmost stop of the proposed Rochester Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) (the Link BRT) project.
Location of public documents: City of Rochester Community Development Department, 4001 West River Pkwy NW, Rochester, MN 55901
Responsible governmental unit and contact: City of Rochester Community Development Department, Elliot Mohler, 507-328-2941
Location (city/township; county): Rochester; Olmsted
Process: Large AUAR
Step: Final order for review
Project description: Mayo Clinic is proposing to redevelop approximately 20 acres located in downtown Rochester. The project is located in all or portions of 14 parcels, located in an area generally bounded by 2nd Street SW on the south, Civic Center Drive on the north, 7th Avenue on the west, and 1st Avenue on the east in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota. The AUAR will evaluate 1 development scenario that involves multiple buildings totaling approximately 1,970,000 square feet of medical institutional and 90,000 sf of electric generating land uses.
Location of public documents: City of Rochester, 4001 West River Pkwy NW, Rochester, MN 55901
Responsible governmental unit and contact: City of Rochester, Elliot Mohler,
507-328-2941
Location (city/township; county): Blaine; Anoka
Process: AUAR
Step: Draft AUAR
End of comment period: May 23, 2024
Project description: EB Blaine Development, LLC (the Development Group) is proposing to redevelop the existing commercial/industrial area to high density multi-family residential, a hotel annex, and Commercial/Restaurant/Office uses along with several multi-level parking areas. The Development Group is also proposing to develop a multi-purpose stadium, a multi-use fieldhouse, a multi-story hotel and adventure park, a food hall, and a community area/open air plaza/park located on a portion of the existing play fields owned by the MN Amateur Sports Commission (MNASC).
Location of public documents: Blaine City Hall, 10801 Town Square Drive NE, Blaine,
MN 55449
Responsible governmental unit and contact: City of Blaine, Sheila Sellman,
763-785-6198
Location (city/township; county): Duluth; St. Louis
Process: Large AUAR
Step: Revised AUAR
End of comment period: May 7, 2024
Project description: The City of Duluth is preparing an AUAR for an approximately 80-acre area on the site of the former Central High School near Central Entrance and H. Courtney Drive in the City of Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota. Two development scenarios will be evaluated as part of the AUAR which include a business park scenario consistent with the City’s adopted Comprehensive Plan, and a mixed residential and commercial use scenario.
Link to public documents: Central High School Redevelopment Project revised AUAR
Location of public documents: City Hall, 411 West First Street, Duluth, MN 55802
Responsible governmental unit and contact: City of Duluth, Kyle Deming, 218-730-5580
General notices
Notices published in this section may be required under Minnesota Statute or Rule.
E-002/GS-23-217 Notice of Public Hearings
Notice description: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (Commission) will hold public hearings for Xcel Energy's application for a site permit to construct an up to 250-megawatt solar energy generating system located in Sherburne County, Minnesota. The Honorable Kristien Butler, Administrative Law Judge with the Office of Administrative Hearings will administer the hearings and will provide the Commission with a summary of public comment.
First public meeting date, time, location: May 7, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Online meeting
First public meeting virtual link: Join online meeting
First public meeting additional details: Webinar password: shercosolar3 (74372676 from phones and video systems)
Join by video system Dial [email protected]
You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your webinar number.
Join by phone +1-415-655-0003 United States Toll 1-855-282-6330 United States Toll Free Access code: 2491 662 1824
Second public meeting date, time, location: May 9, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Becker Community Center, 11500 Sherburne Ave, Becker, MN, 55308
Link to additional information: E-002/GS-23-217 Notice of Public Hearings additional information
Contact: Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, Jacques Harvieux, 651-201-2233
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. Call the Minnesota Duty Officer at 651‐649‐5451 or 800‐422‐0798 to report fish kills.
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County
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Species
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Count
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4/12/2024
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Columbus
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Anoka
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Mud Lake
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Minnows, Northern, Perch
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100+
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Submit a notice to the EQB Monitor
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