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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Proposed Demolition of the Justus Ramsey House
Location:?St. Paul, Ramsey County
Process:?Petition
Step:?Responsible governmental unit assigned
Responsible governmental unit and contact:?City of St. Paul, Josh Williams,
651-266-6659
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Westwind Residential Development
Location:?Woodbury, Washington County
Process:?Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW)
Step:?EAW available
End of comment period:?November 10, 2022
Project description:?The Westwind residential development is proposed low density development on two properties totaling approximately 129 acres in the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota. The project includes the construction of approximately 446 units at an average density of 3.46 units per acre. It is located southwest of the intersection of Dale Road and Pioneer Drive. The project will include a roadway network, stormwater infrastructure, and the installation of municipal sewer and water systems.
Link to public documents:?Westwind Residential Development EAW
Location of public documents:?Woodbury City Hall,?8301 Valley Creek Rd,
Woodbury, MN 55125
Responsible governmental unit and contact:?City of Woodbury, Jennifer McLoughlin, 651-714-3522
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Knife River Higgins Aggregate Mine
Location: Haven Township, Sherburne?County
Process:?Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW)
Step:?EAW available
End of comment period:?November 10, 2022
Project description:?Knife River is proposing a 90.62-acre nonmetallic mineral mine on a 155-acre parcel located in Section 15 of Haven Township, Sherburne County. The mine will produce construction sand and gravel.
Link to public documents:?Knife River Higgins Aggregate Mine EAW
Location of public documents:?Sherburne County Government Center,?13880 Business Center Drive NW, Suite 100, Elk River, MN 55330
Public meeting date, time, location: November 17, 2022, 6 p.m., Sherburne County Advisory Commission,?13880 Business Center Drive NW, Suite 100, Elk River, MN 55330
Responsible governmental unit and contact:?Sherburne County, Mitch Glines,
763-765-4466
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Karlstad Municipal Airport
Location: City of?Karlstad and Arveson Township in Kittson County and Lincoln Township in Marshall County
Process:?Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW)
Step:?EAW available
End of comment period:?November 10, 2022
Project description:?The City of Karlstad, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), proposes to relocate the Karlstad Municipal Airport to a location 2 miles southeast of Karlstad. Development of the airport will include a paved runway, ultimately planned for 4,700? x 100?, and support facilities.
Link to public documents:?Karlstad Municipal Airport EAW
Location of public documents:?Karlstad City Hall,?104 1st St S, Karlstad, MN 56732
Responsible governmental unit and contact:?City of Karlstad, Dale Nelson, 218-436-2178
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MBE Sand and Gravel Mine
Location: Buffalo, Wright County
Process:?Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW)
Step:?Environmental impact statement (EIS) need decision
Responsible governmental unit decision: Negative (no EIS ordered)
Responsible governmental unit decision date:?September 27, 2022
Link to public documents:?MBE Sand and Gravel Mine EIS need decision
Location of public documents:?Wright County Government Center,?3650 Braddock Ave. NE, Suite 1600, Buffalo, MN 55313
Responsible governmental unit and contact:?Wright County, Barry Rhineberger,?
763-682-8947
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Epitome Energy Soybean Processing Facility
Location: Crookston, Polk County
Process:?Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW)
Step:?Environmental impact statement (EIS) need decision
Responsible governmental unit decision: Negative (no EIS ordered)
Responsible governmental unit decision date:?September 28, 2022
Link to public documents:?Epitome Energy Soybean Processing Facility EIS need decision
Location of public documents:?Minnesota?Pollution Control Agency, 520 Lafayette Road,
St. Paul, MN 55155
Responsible governmental unit and contact: Minnesota?Pollution Control Agency, Charles Peterson, 651-272-5937
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Rush Hollow
Location: Maple Grove, Hennepin County
Process:?Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW)
Step:?Environmental impact statement (EIS) need decision
Responsible governmental unit decision: Negative (no EIS ordered)
Responsible governmental unit decision date: May 16, 2022
Link to public documents:?Rush Hollow EIS need decision
Location of public documents:?Maple Grove Government Center,?12800 Arbor Lakes Parkway, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Responsible governmental unit and contact: City of Maple Grove, Peter Vickerman,?
763-494-6046
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Dale Properties Lakeville Residential Development
Location: Lakeville, Dakota County
Process:?Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW)
Step:?Environmental impact statement (EIS) need decision
Responsible governmental unit decision: Negative (no EIS ordered)
Responsible governmental unit decision date: September 19, 2022
Link to public documents:?No link to documents provided. See responsible governmental unit contact information below.
Location of public documents:?Lakeville City Hall,?20195 Holyoke Avenue,
Lakeville, MN 55044
Responsible governmental unit and contact: City of Lakeville, Daryl Morey,?
952-985-4422
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Abbott Northwestern Surgical and Critical Care Pavilion
Location: Minneapolis, Hennepin County
Process:?Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW)
Step:?Environmental impact statement (EIS) need decision
Responsible governmental unit decision: Negative (no EIS ordered)
Responsible governmental unit decision date: September 27, 2022
Link to public documents:?Abbott Northwestern Surgical and Critical Care Pavilion EIS need decision
Location of public documents:?Minneapolis Central Library,?300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Responsible governmental unit and contact: City of Minneapolis, Andrew Frenz,
612-674-3790
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Riverstone South
Location: Ramsey, Anoka County
Process:?Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW)
Step:?Environmental impact statement (EIS) need decision
Responsible governmental unit decision: Negative (no EIS ordered)
Responsible governmental unit decision date: January 26, 2021
Link to public documents: No link to documents provided. See responsible governmental unit contact information below.
Location of public documents:?Ramsey City Hall,?7550 Sunwood Dr. NW,
Ramsey, MN 55303
Responsible governmental unit and contact: City of Ramsey, Todd Larson, 763-433-9821
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Byron Solar Project
Location:?Canisteo and Mantorville Townships in Dodge County, and Kalmar Township in Olmsted County
Process:?Alternative review
End of comment period:?November 8, 2022
Notice title:?Notice of Environmental Assessment Availability, Public Hearings, and Comment Period
Notice description:?The Honorable Barbara Case, Administrative Law Judge with the Office of Administrative Hearings, will preside over the public hearings and after a comment period, will provide the Commission with findings of fact, conclusions of law, and a recommendation. The purpose of the public hearings is to receive public input on the proposed project and the Environmental Assessment. Interested persons will have the opportunity to: (1) ask questions of the applicant and agency staff; (2) offer verbal and written comments on the merits of the proposed project; and (3) suggest possible conditions to be considered for inclusion in the site or route permits. Members of the public may participate without the necessity of intervening as a party. Representation by legal counsel is permitted but not required. The hearings will end when all attendees have had the opportunity to comment, or at 9:00 pm, whichever occurs first.
Project description:?The proposed Project includes an up to 200-megawatt (MW) solar energy generating system and associated facilities in Dodge County. Byron Solar also proposes to construct approximately three to four and a half miles of 345 kilovolt (kV) overhead high voltage transmission line (HVTL) in Olmsted and Dodge Counties to connect the solar facility with the electric transmission grid at the Byron Substation.
Link to public documents: Byron Solar webpage
Location of public documents:?Kasson Public Library, 607 First St NW, Kasson, MN 55944
First public meeting date, time, location:?October 18, 2022, 6 p.m., Events Sports Bar & Event Center,?401 8th Street SE, Kasson, MN 55944
First public meeting additional details:?https://goo.gl/maps/HiL1bovbkTdGHEAfA
Written comments are accepted until 4:30 pm November 8.
Online: mn.gov/puc/consumers/public-comments, and follow the instructions.
Email: [email protected]
U.S. Mail: Consumer Affairs Office, Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, 121 7th Place East, Suite 350, St. Paul MN 55101
Second public meeting date, time, location:?October 19, 2022, 6 p.m., virtual meeting
Second public meeting virtual link:?Join online meeting
Second public meeting additional details:?Event number (access code): 2497 435 8971, Event password: cRJunpTR327??Telephone: 1-855-282-6330, Telephone Access Code: 2497 435 8971
Responsible governmental unit and contact: Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, Michael Kaluzniak, 651-201-2257
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General notices
Notices published in this section may be required under Minnesota Statute or Rule.
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MAC Assessment of Environmental Effects of the 2023-2029 Capital Improvement Program
Notice description:?Minnesota Statutes, Section 473.614 requires the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) to prepare an Assessment of Environmental Effects (AOEE) for projects in the Commission?s seven-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2023-2029 for airports included in its system. A copy of the AOEE may be downloaded on or after October 11, 2022, online at: https://metroairports.org/about-us/publications-financials A copy of the AOEE may be obtained by contacting Jenn Felger, MAC, 6040 28th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55450; 612-726-8189. Comments concerning the AOEE may be given at a public hearing to be held on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. in room 3048A, Mezzanine level, Terminal 1, MSP Airport, or in writing to Jenn Felger at the MAC address or via email to [email protected]. Comments on the AOEE must be received by the close of business on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022.
Public meeting date, time, location:?November 7, 2022, 10:30 a.m.,?MSP Terminal 1 Room 3048A, Mezzanine level,?4300 Glumack Drive, St. Paul, MN 55111
Public meeting virtual link:?Join meeting online
Link to additional information:?MAC Assessment of Environmental Effects of the 2023-2029 Capital Improvement Program report
Contact:?Metropolitan Airports Commission, Bridget Rief, 612-725-8371
Submit an environmental review notice to the EQB?Monitor
The EQB Monitor is published every Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. 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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