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2013-12-13 Stantec Email to OPH Forwarding WCA Notice & Related
Julie Hultman From: Eric Johnson Sent: Friday, December 13, 2013 2:41 PM To: Julie Hultman Subject: FW: Oak Park Heights WCA Notice of Decision Attachments: Bank Withdrawal LGU signature.pdf; King Rail Yard Notice of WCA Decision.pdf;WCA appl LGU signature page.pdf; King Rail Yard Expansion OPH Wetland Appl_reduced.pdf; KingWetlands_Addendum_Final_reduced.pdf Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged For the file.... From: Meyer,'Ben [mailto:Ben.Meyer@stantec.com] Sent: Friday, December 13, 2013 2:37 PM To:jchesnut@mnwcd.org; dennis.rodacker@state.mn.us Cc: melissa.doperalski@state.mn.us; molly.shodeen@state.mn.us; Mikael Isensee (misensee@mnwcd.org); james.zyduck@xcelenergy.com; Long, Chris; Schubbe, Jonathan (Jonathan.Schubbe@hdrinc.com); Nathan J. Campbell (Nathan.J.Campbell@usace.army.mil); Ken Powell (ken.powell@state.mn.us); Eric Johnson; Sarappo, Sharon A (sharon.a.sarappo@xcelenergy.com) (sharon.a.sarappo@xcelenergy.com) Subject: Oak Park Heights WCA Notice of Decision Attached is the WCA Notice of Decision for the King Plant Rail Yard Expansion project located in Oak Park Heights. I have also included the original application, addendum and LGU signed pages of the application and bank application. Thank you, WCA Agent-City of Oak Park Heights WC tt '3.; tty i St. Paul rua > 4.00 Stantec 000 { 00 1 r_ Application for Withdrawal of Wetland Credits from the Minnesota Wetland Bank H. Credit User This space is for BWSR use only Debit Date' To be completed by the person or entity proposing to use the wetland credits. Name: Jim Zyduck Organization(if applicable): Xcel Energy Street Address: 1103 King Plant Road City,State,Zip: Bayport, MN 55003 Phone: 651-731-5703 E-Mail Address: James.Zyduck@XcelEnergy.com 2. Wetland Impact Information To be completed for the project with wetland impacts that this withdrawal is intended to replace. Project Name: King Rail Yard Expansion Project Wetland Impact Size(acres):0.3122 County of Impact: Washington Replacement Ratio: 21 Impact Major Watershed#: 37 Total Replacement Required(acres): 0.6244 Impact Bank Service Area: 6 LGU File#(if applicable): Icr 5Fdo 151 U.S.Army Corps Permit#(if applicable): Comments: By signature below,the proposed user of credits attests that he/she owns or has purchased the credits identified in this application and has received aCTOrjavalfrorn the a9DIicable regulatory authority(ies). Credit User Signature Date: it _67 3. Regulatory Approval/Authorization By signature below,the identified agency and authorized representative hereby certify that they have: a)verified that the subject wetland credits are deposited in the account of the owner/seller,b)approved a wetland replacement plan or similar agreement under their jurisdiction,and c)approve the proposed use of the wetland bank credits described herein. WCA - irec_ LGU/Agency: 7-61 69c--IL IA It-mail address*: k—ey LGU Representative: /4-4-4-47 Signature: r' Date: 12/1 3/3. (for NRCS, USACE, etc. if applicable) Agency Name/Location: E-mail address': Representative: Signature: Date: hWSli Application for Withdiawal of Wetland CA edlts For m Rev 10/3/2C/13 Pace 1 of 2 Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act Notice of Decision Local Government Unit(LGU) Address Eric Johnson,City Admin. City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd N PO Box 2007 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 1.PROJECT INFORMATION Applicant Name Project Name Date of Application Application Jim Zyduck,Xcel Energy King Plant Rail Yard October 25,2013 Number Expansion 193800151 ®Attach site locator map. Type of Decision: ®Wetland Boundary or Type El No-Loss ❑ Exemption ❑ Sequencing ®Replacement Plan ❑Banking Plan 2. LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT DECISION Date of Decision: December 10,2013 ®Approved ❑Approved with conditions(include below) ❑Denied LGU Findings and Conclusions(attach additional sheets as necessary): Xcel Energy is proposing to modify the configuration of an existing rail yard at the King Plant. The existing track ends are within the construction zone of the new Highway 36 St. Croix Bridge.Xcel proposes to construct two additional tracks to accommodate existing rail car capacity.Proposed impacts are 0.311 acres of Type 3/2 wetland and 0.0011 acres of Type 2 wetland.Wetland mitigation is proposed by purchasing 0.6244 acres of credit from Wetland Bank 1319 located in Washington County. This meets the required 2:1 replacement ratio. Per Wetland Conservation Act(WCA)requirements,a Notice of Application was sent to the reviewing agencies and with the comment period ending Nov. 25,2013. Comments were received from the Washington Conservation District and Board of Soil and Water Resources.The applicant satisfactorily addressed the comments before the end of the comment period. LGU Authorized Signature: Signing and mailing of this completed form to the appropriate recipients in accordance with 8420.0255, Subp. 5 provides notice that a decision was made by the LGU under the Wetland Conservation Act as specified above. If additional details on the decision exist,they have been provided to the landowner and are available from the LGU upon request. Name Title Benjamin L.Meyer WCA Agent—City of Oak Park Heights Signature Date Phone Number and E-mail Dec. 13, 612-604-4767 2013 ben.meyer@stantec.com King Rail Yard Notice of WCA Decision.doc Page 1 of 2 THIS DECISION ONLY APPLIES TO THE MINNESOTA WETLAND CONSERVATION ACT. Additional approvals or permits from local, state, and federal agencies may be required. Check with all appropriate authorities before commencing work in or near wetlands. Applicants proceed at their own risk if work authorized by this decision is started before the time period for appeal (30 days) has expired. If this decision is reversed or revised under appeal, the applicant may be responsible for restoring or replacing all wetland impacts. This decision is valid for three years from the date of decision unless a longer period is advised by the TEP and specified in this notice of decision. 3.APPEAL OF THIS DECISION Pursuant to MN Rule 8420.0905,any appeal of this decision can only be commenced by mailing a petition for appeal,including applicable fee,within thirty(30)calendar days of the date of the mailing of this Notice to the following as indicated: Check one: ® Appeal of an LGU staff decision. Send petition ❑Appeal of LGU governing body decision. Send and$250.00 fee(if applicable)to: petition and$500 filing fee to: Eric Johnson,City Admin. Executive Director 14168 Oak Park Blvd N Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources PO Box 2007 520 Lafayette Road North Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 St. Paul, MN 55155 4. LIST OF ADDRESSEES ® SWCD TEP member:Jed Chestnut,WCD, 1380 W Frontage Rd,Hwy 36,Stillwater,MN 55082 ® BWSR TEP member:Dennis Rodacker,BWSR,520 Lafayette Rd N,St.Paul,MN 55155 ® LGU TEP member(if different than LGU Contact): DNR TEP member: Molly Shodeen,DNR, 1200 Warner Rd.,St.Paul,MN 55106 ® DNR Regional Office: Melissa Doperalski,DNR, 1200 Warner Rd.,St.Paul,MN 55106 ® WD or WMO: Mikael Isensee,MSCWMO,455 Hayward Ave.,Oakdale,MN 55128 ® Applicant(notice only)Jim Zyduck, 1103 King Plant Rd,Bayport,MN 55003 1 Members of the public who requested notice(notice only): Chris Long,City Engineer,Stantec Jon Schubbe,HDR,701 Xenia Ave S,Suite 600,Minneapolis,MN 55416 Corps of Engineers Project Manager(notice only)Nathan Campbell,US Army Corps of Engineers, St.Paul District,ATTN: OP-R, 180 Fifth St.East,Suite 700,St.Paul,MN 55101-1678 • BWSR Wetland Bank Coordinator: Ken Powell,BWSR,520 Lafayette Rd N,St.Paul,MN 55155 5. MAILING INFORMATION For a list of BWSR TEP representatives,see:www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/workareas/WCA areas.pdf For a list of DNR TEP representatives,see: www.bwsr.state.mn.us/wetlands/wca/DNR TEP contacts.pdf For a map of DNR Administrative Regions,see: http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/aboutdnr/dnr regions.pdf For a list of Corps of Project Managers, see: www.mvp.usace.army.mil/regulatory/default.asp?pageid=687 6.ATTACHMENTS In addition to the site locator map,list any other attachments: ►1 Replacement Plan Application ® Application Addendum/Response to comments King Rail Yard Notice of WCA Decision.doc Page 2 of 2 i II, ADDITIONAL INIt/RMA1 ION REQUIRED FOB PROJECI-SPEED IC REPLACEMENT(Required ortry if you marked Box B or Run( in Section 14): 1 or projects involving at least some project-specific replacement,include the folloising additional information: [...j 1..0 diawings to scale cf the replacement q Leland Include both overhead sr 414-and pr tie(,tide vies 0:CrOSS-SCCIIOnal t ieW) Set II hal to inc/ride 61:Pill,,N Drisituctions,Page 3)for a&traded description of q hat should he included in these dress infs. Without draw trigs,your application will be considered incomplete. D lot 0 eated replacement vietlands,include additional sills information tit available)that indicates the capability ot the site to produce and maintain wetland eltaramelisiLsc Note I: For replacement wetlands It:waled on pipeline casements,you need to receive.endorsement ot your project limn both the casement holder and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety's(Mice of Pipeline Safety lichee start of construction,the owner of any utilities must he notified The landowner or contractor is responsible for giving this notice tn calling"Gopher State One-1'alll tit b52-454-0002 II Win Cities Metro tAr )or I-500-252-11kt tall other lot-atitifist Note 2: Ern extensive sir complex projects SLippiCIIICIII,T) information may be requested at a laud dated from one or more of the responding,agencies Such inft duration may ittehidc(but not he lint tied tot the rolloss ing topographic map,skater table mare!toil horings,depth soundings,aerial photograp)s, environmental assessment and is engineering reports II/. SIGNED AFFIRMATION. FOB PROJECTS I NVOI.VINC:REPLACEMENT BY Vel it AND BANKING ONLY. do the best or my knowledge and belied all in format ma:n pari it it,nate cckrnplete arid accurate;and I affirm that the wetland losses lit ill he replaced via withdrass al Been an account in the State Wetland Bank FOR PROJECTS INVOLVING EITHER PROJECT-SPECIFIC REPLACEMENT ONLY OR A COMBINATION OF NAT1 LAND BANKING AND PROJECT-SPECIFIC REPLACEMENT: Pat I A: 1 he replacement wetland. I Winn that the replacement wetland was not Pit's costs restored or created under a prior approved teplacement plan or petnitt,AND Domed or filled under an exemption during the previous 10 years:AND Restored quit financial assistance from public conservation pt op ams,AND Restored using private funds,other than landownerfunds,unless the hinds ant paid track strut interest to the individual ia organization that funded Me restotonot;,and !he individual ot mganiksation notifies the local government akin in writing that the re:shoed wetland may be considered Lot replacement. Part B: Additional assurance's(check all that apply): n The Wetland will beteplaced bCFOrt;01 concurrent with the actual draining or tilling,oda Is viand C,71 An tries ocable bank letter of credit,perrinntance bOrld,or other acceptable security has been pick hied itt prioronttc stir cessfel conoloron of the act hem tiettlakement E 1k is ctland hisacs ii ill he replaked sta.t.iihdrawal horn an account irt the State Wel i'arid Band Part C. Fit, projects involving any project specific replacement; Within if,days of cithse receiving approval 01 this application or beginning quirk,,,r)the protect.I win record the Declination el Restrictions and i iovenams nit the dotal for the proper")on which the replacement qedlancl(s)will be located.anti I will al the sem,ruta- submit proof of such recording to the I GI i. II, I.td I my In stickigt ate!relict all it,'lit'k: o.,il,F,::i! It 0,,c.:Mr ICiC a)' .., ,IJ1e.arid I alien)all statements in Pen 's and t :1!,'3(11 i:•` s ilt.C.I0,1 a trans'is)I a It , # filiallitiotAkilart. ..'" 11 /20/2013 i,.,,,0v );111(W.f+,Cilf 03; 101.1 ' 11k; 1,Sf:ONLY I., Replacement plan is(chests one), ;'t s, (jAppr,.1 tti V,rib,tiCf,di t.,11:,6,,,'iiiii In ink ti its,hest i 0 Denied ,t- - __--- I;,fie,.,,/,ic,,artirX,'"- LGU has recerse evidence of title and proof of recording ir l)es him:it b of Restrictiois and i in e Bates in Replacement Welland: t--- t',seta ethane intend,It,, ,) 1 re,tonze,I t.,,,t l:11qed hi,U.','TW del 01='i,101,`igt,,Ill0 r i Lk I,,,, Y. .1-01;,,,,Appro.:tin..1.,r ter Wa,citiAtelland I'IniesI, October 8, 2013 Dan Seemon US Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory Branch 180 5th Street East,Ste. 700 St. Paul, MN 55101 Eric Johnson City of Oak Park Heights PO Box 2007 Oak Park Heights, MN 55083 RE: Alan S. King Plant Rail Yard Expansion Wetland Conservation Act Replacement Plan and Application for Section 404 Permit Dear Mr. Seemon and Mr.Johnson: Xcel Energy (Xcel) is proposing to modify the configuration of an existing rail yard which supports the operation of its Alan S. King Generation Plant (King Plant), in Oak Park Heights, MN. The King Plant Rail Yard is a temporary storage area for coal cars supplying the generation facility, which arrive in 110 rail car units. The existing rail yard consists of 5 parallel ladder tracks, which range between 1,000 and 1,400 feet (approximately) long and designed to accommodate the 110 rail car deliveries. One hundred ten car units are the minimum size delivery Union Pacific (UP) is willing to provide. Each ladder track dead-ends in Section 34 (T30N, R20W), within the construction zone for the new Highway 36 Saint Croix Bridge. The final 250 feet (approximately) of each existing track is within the bridge construction zone and cannot be used while construction is taking place for safety reasons. To continue receiving the minimum 110 rail car units, Xcel is proposing to construct two additional ladder tracks to parallel either side of the existing facilities. This configuration was developed because construction of two new rail ladder tracks exclusively to the northeast of the existing tracks would not provide enough capacity for the 110 car units. Because this project was precipitated by construction of the new St. Croix Bridge, HDR coordinated with the Minnesota Department of Transportation to obtain the wetland delineation report and information on past regulatory coordination for the bridge project and conducted a follow up delineation on August 22, 2013, to verify the extent of wetlands in the immediate vicinity of the King Plant Rail Yard. Accompanying this letter are the Minnesota Joint Application Form for Water/Wetland Projects with Attachment 1, which includes supplemental application information and Attachment 2, the delineation report prepared for Xcel Energy, which includes figures displaying the location of delineated wetlands and the project footprint. The Applicants estimate that permanent wetland impacts associated with the development of the new ladder tracks will occur in two locations for a total of 0.3122 acres (13,599 square feet). Impacts to Wetland 1 are anticipated to total 0.3111 acres and impacts to Wetland 2 will be approximately 0.0011 acres. Based on guidelines included in the Minnesota Wetlands Conservation Act, the Applicants assume that mitigation will be required at a ratio of 2:1 for permanent impacts from rail expansion and associated grading. Therefore, replacement has been calculated as follows: 0.3122 acre (pole impacts) at 2:1 = 0.6244 acres, for a total replacement of 0.6244 acre. The Applicants have 1140 square feet (0.02) acres of idle banking credits from a project that was not developed, so they are planning to purchase 0.6044 acres of additional wetland credits from a USACE-approved wetland bank in Bank Service Area 6 to offset the proposed impacts (grand total of 0.6244 acres, including the 0.2 acres of idle credits). Construction is scheduled to begin in the winter of 2014 for this Project. Attached please find the Minnesota Joint Application Form for Water/Wetland Projects, along with Attachment 1 — Supplemental Information. If you require further information or have questions regarding this application, please feel free to contact me at 763-278-5975 or jschubbe@HDRinc.com.Thank you for your attention to this Project. Sincerely, n Jon Schubbe Environmental Scientist Wetland Delineator Certified#1210 HDR Engineering Accompanying Documents: Minnesota Joint Application Form for Water/Wetland Projects Attachment 1—Supplemental Information to the Joint Application Attachment 2—Wetland Delineation Report Figure 1: Project Overview Figure 2: Washington County Soils and National Wetlands Inventory Figure 3: Delineated Wetlands and Project Footprint Appendix A. Site Photos Appendix B. Wetland Determination Datasheets Attachment 3—Notice of Withdrawal of Wetland Credits(12/19/2005) NA-026620-03B (V.2.02 for MS WORD)9/17/2007 Minnesota Local/State/Federal Application Forms for Water/Wetland Projects USE THIS APPLICATION FOR ANY PROJECT AFFECTING A LAKE, RIVER, STREAM OR WETLAND, INCLUDING: Local Government Unit Approval Pursuant to Minnesota Wetlands Conservation Act(WCA) Minnesota Department of Natural Resources(DNR)Permit to Work in Public Waters Department of the Army Permit(33 CFR 325) Note: The U.S.Army Corps of Engineers(COE)will forward application forms to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency(MPCA)for processing if state water quality certification is required from the MPCA. You do not need to send this application to the MPCA. This application packet includes: Part I: The BASIC APPLICATION and the COE APPLICATION to be filled out by all applicants(see Instructions). PART II: The REPLACEMENT PLAN SUPPLEMENT to be completed only for projects that impact wetlands and require a replacement plan for wetland mitigation. If you're not sure whether your project requires a replacement plan,call your Local Government Unit(LGU)or Soil and Water Conservation District(SWCD)office for guidance. Do not proceed with your project until you have received all required approvals from your LGU,the DNR and the COE. If you wish to confirm the status of your application at any time,contact the agencies directly(see Instructions,page 2). Proceeding with work before all required authorizations are obtained may result in fines or other penalties,and may include a requirement to restore the project site to original condition. If you have questions or need assistance with filling out these forms,contact your local SWCD office,your LGU,your Area DNR Waters office, or your COE field office(see Instructions,page 2). If you believe that your project may be subject to watershed district,local zoning,or any other local regulations besides those of your LGU, contact those office(s)directly. If you are a Federal Farm Program participant and your project affects a wetland or water body on agricultural land,your eligibility for USDA benefits may be affected. Contact a Natural Resources Conservation Service office for further information. A QUICK LOOK AT THE PROJECT APPLICATION PROCESS Electronic files: Forms can be downloaded and filled out using Microsoft Word. Your input will be restricted to fill-in fields where users can enter text or check boxes. These areas appear gray on the screen,but not on the printed document. Send copies of these completed application forms to your LGU,your Area DNR Waters office,and your COE regulatory office. Any of the agencies may make initial contact with you to:a)inform you that it has no jurisdiction over your project;b)request additional information needed;or c) inform you of applicable fees. When your application is considered complete and appropriate fees have been received(if requested)it will be distributed for appropriate review. Following agencies'reviews,you will be informed if it has been approved,approved with changes or conditions,withdrawn,or denied. For information about state laws,rules and regulations that direct this process go to the web site www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us. For information on U.S.Army Corps of Engineers regulations go to the web site www.mvp.usace.army.mil. Instructions for Part I HELP 1: Every applicant must fill out Section 1. The applicant is the person,agency,company,corporation,or other organization that owns, leases,or holds other legal rights to the land where the project is located. Indicate names of multiple applicants on a separate sheet. HELP 1A: Fill out Section IA only if you have designated an authorized agent. An authorized agent may be an attorney,builder,consultant, contractor,engineer,or any other person or organization designated by the applicant to represent him/her in this process. An agent is not required. HELP 5: Purpose,description and dimensions of project: State briefly(in a sentence or two)what you propose to do and why it is needed. Also,describe whether your project will involve any of the following: - Construction of structures,filling,draining,dewatering,removing,excavating or repair. - Construction of an access path,bridge,culvert,dam,ditch,dock,driveway,riprap,road,sand blanket,shore protection,or tile line. - Construction of any structures on fill,piles or a float-supported platform. If so,describe. - Dredging or discharging(placing fill material)into a wetland or other water body(including the temporary placement of material). If so, explain the specific purpose of the placement of the material(such as erosion control)and indicate how it will be done(such as with a backhoe or dragline). If dredged material is to be discharged on an upland site,identify the location of the site. Minnesota Local/State/Federal Application Forms for Water/Wetland Projects Instructions,Page 1 Include an overhead view drawing showing the work to be undertaken and its relative location on the property.Show items such as property boundaries or lot dimensions;location and extent of shoreline,wetlands and water;location and dimensions and footprint of the proposed project,structure or activity(include length,width,elevation and other measurements as appropriate);points of reference such as existing homes,structures,docks or landscape features;indication of north;and location of spoil and disposal sites(if applicable).Hand drawn, computer generated or professionally prepared drawings are acceptable,as long as they contain all necessary information clearly,accurately, and in adequate detail.Please include specific dimensions whenever possible.You may also include photos,if you wish.Paper copies should be limited to maximum dimensions of 11"by 17".Computer files should be viewable in a PDF format;contact the agency for other usable formats. HELP 7: For information regarding adjacent landowners,contact the tax assessor where the project is to be developed. HELP 8: If any part of the work has already been completed,describe the area already developed. Include a description of structures completed;any dredged or fill material already discharged(including type of material and volume in cubic yards);acres or square feet filled(if a wetland or other water body);and whether the work was done under an existing permit(if so identify the authorization,if possible). HELP 9: Other permits,reviews or approval related to the project may include the following: conditional use permit;plat approval; zoning variance;National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit;state disposal system permit(includes dredged material disposal); watershed district/watershed management organization permit(stormwater,erosion,floodplain);environmental assessment worksheet/environmental impact statement;hazardous waste site;feedlot permit;groundwater appropriation permit;or county/township driveway/road permit. Are you aware of any archeological or cultural resource determinations or surveys completed concerning the project or replacement site by the State Historic Preservation Office(SHPO)or others? If yes,please explain on a separate sheet or attach a copy of any determinations or surveys. Final Checklists(Part I) ❑ Have you completed all of Part I(Page 1),plus the Federal application(Page 2)? ❑ Did you(and your agent,if applicable)sign Section 10 on page 1? ❑ Have you signed the Application for the Department of the Army Permit(Page 2)to seek Federal authorization of your project? O Have you included the necessary attachments for Part I? Attachments must include: ❑ Site Locator Map(Section 3) ❑ Type of Project(Section 4)(if additional space was needed) ❑ Overhead View of Project(Section 5 and HELP 5) ❑ Project Purpose,Description and Dimensions(Section 5)(if additional space was needed) Attachments may also include: ❑ Applicant Contact Information(HELP 1)(if additional space was needed) ❑ Project Location(Section 3) (if additional space was needed) ❑ Project Alternatives(Section 6) (if additional space was needed) ❑ Photographs ❑ Adjoining Property Owners(Section 7)(if additional space was needed) ❑ Work Already Completed Section(Section 8)(if you answered YES) ❑ State Historic Preservation Office determination or survey Submitting Your Application Make three copies of the entire application and all attachments. Keep the original,and mail a complete copy of your application to each of the local,state,and Federal entities listed below. Be sure to include Part I and all attachments with each application. LOCAL: Send to the appropriate Local Government Unit(LGU).If necessary,contact your county Soil and Water Conservation District(SWCD) office or visit the Board of Water and Soil Resources(BWSR)web site(www.bwsr.state.mn.us)to determine the appropriate LGU. STATE: Send to your Area DNR Waters office,attention Area Hydrologist. If necessary,contact your county Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)office or visit the DNR website(www.dnr.state.mn.us)to locate the Area Hydrologist for your location,or contact a Regional DNR office: NW Region: NE Region: Central Region: Southern Region: 2115 Birchmont Beach Road N.E. 1201 East Highway 2 1200 Warner Road 261 Highway 15 South Bemidji,MN 56601 Grand Rapids,MN 55744 St.Paul,MN 55106 New Ulm,MN 56073 Phone:218-755-3973 Phone:218-327-4416 Phone:651-772-7910 Phone:507 359-6053 FEDERAL: Send to the appropriate U.S.Army Corps of Engineers regulatory field office: Brainerd: St.Paul: La Crescent: Two Harbors: U.S.COE,Regulatory Branch U.S.COE,Regulatory Branch U.S.COE,Regulatory Branch U.S.COE,Regulatory Branch 10867 E.Gull Lake Drive N.W. Army Corps of Engineers Centre 1114 South Oak Street 1554 Highway 2,Suite 2 Brainerd,MN 56401-9051 190 5th Street East La Crescent,MN 55947-1338 Two Harbors,MN 55616 Phone:218-829-8402 St.Paul,MN 55101-9051 Phone:507-895-8059 Phone: 218-834-6630 Phone:651-290-5375 WEB SITES: BWSR:www.bwsr.state.mn.us U.S.ACOE:www.mvp.usace.army.mil DNR:www.dnr.state.mn.us MPCA:www.pca.state.mn.us Minnesota Local/State/Federal Application Forms for Water/Wetland Projects Instructions,Page 2 NA-026620-03B (V.2.02 for MS WORD)9/17/2007 Minnesota Local/State/Federal Application Form for Water/Wetland Projects For Internal Use Only Application No. Field Office Code Date Initial Application Received Date initial Application Deemed Complete PART I: BASIC APPLICATION "See HELP"directs you to important additional information and assistance in Instructions,Page 1. 1. LANDOWNER/APPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION(See Help 1) Name: Xcel Energy Attn.Jim Zyduck Phone:651-731-5703 E-mail: james.zyduck@xcelenergy.com Complete mailing address:1103 King Plant Road, Bayport, MN 55003 1A. AUTHORIZED AGENT(See Help 1A) (Only if applicable;an agent Is not required) Name:Jon Schubbe Phone:763-278-5975 E-mail: jschubbe@hdrinc.com Complete mailing address: 701 Xenia Ave.S., Suite 600,Minneapolis,MN 55416 2. NAME,TYPE AND SIZE OF PUBLIC WATERS or WETLANDS IMPACTED(Attach Additional Project Area sheets if needed) Name or I.D.#of Waters Impacted(if applicable;if known):N/A (Check all that apply): ❑Lake ❑River ®Circular 39 Wetland type:® 1,❑ 1L,❑2,❑3,❑4,❑5,❑6,❑7,❑8 Wetland plant community type1: 0 shallow open water,0 deep marsh,®shallow marsh,0 sedge meadow,❑fresh meadow, ❑wet to wet-mesic prairie,0 calcareous fen,0 open bog or coniferous bog,❑shrub-carr/alder thicket, ❑hardwood swamp or coniferous swamp,❑floodplain forest,❑seasonally flooded basin Indicate size of entire lake or wetland(check one): ®Less than 10 acres(indicate size:)0 10 to 40 acres ❑Greater than 40 acres 3. PROJECT LOCATION (Information can be found on property tax statement,property title or title insurance): Project street address:See Attachment 1 Fire#: City(if applicable): '/<Section: Section: Township#: Range#: County: Lot#: Block: Subdivision: Watershed(name or#) UTM location:N E Attach a simple site locator map. If needed,include on the map written directions to the site from a known location or landmark,and provide distances from known locations. Label the sheet SITE LOCATOR MAP. 4. TYPE OF PROJECT: Describe the type of proposed work Attach TYPE OF PROJECT sheet if needed. See Attachment 1 5. PROJECT PURPOSE,DESCRIPTION AND DIMENSIONS: Describe what you plan to do and why it is needed,how you plan to construct the project with dimensions(length,width,depth),area of impact,and when you propose to construct the project. This is the most important part of your application. See HELP 5 before completing this section;see What To Include on Plans (Instructions,page 1). Attach PROJECT DESCRIPTION sheet See Attachment 1 Footprint of project: 0.3122 acres or 13,599 square feet drained,filled or excavated. See Attachment 1 for more details. 6. PROJECT ALTERNATIVES: What alternatives to this proposed project have you considered that would avoid or minimize impacts to wetlands or waters? List at least TWO additional alternatives to your project in Section 5 that avoid wetlands(one of which may be"no build"or"do nothing"),and explain why you chose to pursue the option described in this application over these alternatives. Attach PROJECT ALTERNATIVES sheet if needed. See Attachment 1 7. ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS: For projects that impact more than 10,000 square feet of water or wetlands,list the complete mailing addresses of adjacent property owners on an attached separate sheet. (See HELP 7)See Attachment 1. 8. PORTION OF WORK COMPLETED: Is any portion of the work in wetland or water areas already completed? 0 Yes No. If yes,describe the completed work on a separate sheet of paper labeled WORK ALREADY COMPLETED. (See HELP 8) ' 9. STATUS OF OTHER APPROVALS: List any other permits,reviews or approvals related to this proposed project that are either pending or have already been approved or denied on a separate attached sheet. See HELP 9. See Attachment 1 10. I am applying for state and local authorization to conduct the work described in this application. I am familiar with the information contained in this application. To the best of my knowledge and belief all information in Part I is true,complete,and accurate. I possess t j undertake the work described,or I am acting as the duly authorized agent of the applicant. ��� �� i a re ' applicant(Landowner) ,,,A/i? Date Signature of agent(if applicable) Date This block must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity and has the necessary property rights to do so. If only the Agent has signed, please attach a separate sheet signed by the landowner,giving necessary authorization to the Agent. 'See Wetland Plants and Plant Communities of Minnesota and Wisconsin(Eggers and Reed 1997)as modified by the Board of Water and Soil Resources, United States Army Corps of Engineers. Minnesota Local/State/Federal Application Forms for Water/Wetland Projects Page 1 APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT(33 CFR 325) OMB APPROVAL NO.0710-003 Expires Dec 31,2004 The public burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 10 hours per response,although the majority of applications should require 5 hours or less. This includes the time for reviewing instructions,searching existing data sources,gathering and maintaining the data needed,and completing and reviewing the collection of information. 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This optional Federal form is valid for use only when included as part of this entire state application packet. 5.APPLICANT'S NAME 8.AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TITLE(an agent is not required) Jim Zyduck,Xcel Energy Jon Schubbe, Environmental Scientist "''' P';�.t b �r'..sw, , rr i F £ _):..Y�t -., ,, r ski :F { s"-u die..,• ^r 'C i yrR •�• e•< x fK'��� s "" �a 3!^•,���' 3s>tf t"'* m i Y fE ++aY ' .., n ii �: `...a;•• 1" ,#•;• . •4;d4'2h a. } 5 ,j,�i``� e-di . •3" . u�htc -� ,a tq `• G• n kt;"; ,:* - ^# l�`1 't h 81 tt r�•'rq} x.{y M�..-y ; .k. �; ,? `sem ._.k.�`seh.Gx-�af.:a...a_.,.v�.�.. .. .v '�¢rAhikL��.Y:t:a:.<:a._... .°v�..., .9im.,.:"t ... .. 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Application is hereby made for a permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I certify that the information in this application is complete and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the work described herein or am acting as the duly authorized argent of the applicant. r (0(35 /d4//51 e of pant ate Signature of agent(if any) Date e application st be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity(applicant),or it may be signed by a duly authorized agent if the statement in Block 11 has been filled out and signed. 18 U.S.C.Section 1001 provides that:Whoever,in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States knowingly and willfully falsifies,conceals,or covers up with any trick,scheme,or disguises a material fact or makes any false,fictitious or fraudulent statements or representations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or entry,shall be fined not more than$10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both_ ENG FORM 4345,Jul 97 EDITION OF FEB 94 IS OBSOLETE. (Proponent:CECW-OR) Minnesota Local/State/Federal Application Forms for Water/Wetland Projects Page 2 FOR LGU USE ONLY: Determination for Part 1: 0 No WCA Jurisdiction ❑ Exempt:No. (per MN Rule 8420.0122) ❑ No Loss: _(A,B,...G,per MN Rule 8420.0220) ❑ Wetland Boundary or type ❑ Replacement required—applicant must complete Part II COMPLETE THE SECTION BELOW ONLY IF REPLACEMENT IS NOT REOUIRED: Application is(check one): 0 Approved ❑Approved with conditions(conditions attached) 0 Denied Comments/Findings: LGU official signature Date Name and Title For Agricultural and Drainage exemptions(MN Rule 8420.0122 Subps.1 and 2B),LGU has received proof of recording of restrictions (per MN Rule 8420.0115): County where recorded Date Document#assigned by recorder LGU official signature Date Minnesota Local/State/Federal Application Forms for Water/Wetland Projects Page 3 Joint Application for Wetland Conservation ATTACHMENT 1• Act and Section 404 Clean Water Act Supplemental Information Response to Part 1: Basic Application 3. Project Location The site is located in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, between US Highway 95 and the Saint Croix River Floodplain, approximately one half mile northwest of Xcel's Alan S. King Generating Station (King Plant). The site is within the NE 1/4 of Section 3,T29N, R20W and the SE 1/4 of Section 34, T30N, R20W, (see Figure 1 of the Wetland Delineation Report, Attachment 2). The Project is located in the Townships, Sections, and Ranges shown in Table 1. Table 1. Project Location King Plant Rail Yard Township Range Section 29N 20W 3 30N 20W 34 4.Type of Project The King Plant Rail Yard is a temporary storage area for coal cars supplying the generation facility, which arrive in 110 rail car units. The existing rail yard consists of 5 parallel ladder tracks, which range between 1,000 and 1,400 feet (approximately) long and designed to accommodate the 110 rail car deliveries. One hundred ten car units are the minimum size delivery Union Pacific (UP) is willing to provide. Each ladder track dead-ends in Section 34 (T30N, R20W), within the construction zone for the new Highway 36 Saint Croix Bridge. The final 250 feet (approximately) of each existing track is within the bridge construction zone and cannot be used while construction is taking place for safety reasons. New ladder tracks are needed to provide enough temporary storage for the minimum 110 rail car deliveries. 5. Project Purpose, Description and Dimensions Project Purpose To continue receiving 110 rail car units, Xcel is proposing to construct one additional ladder track parallel to both sides of the existing facility. Grading and filling sufficient to match the elevation of existing tracks and create stable slopes between the rail facility, which is at an elevated position, and the surrounding landscape would also be necessary to provide a stable foundation for the new facilities. King Plant Rail Yard Expansion 111111 Joint Application for Wetland Conservation ATTACHMENT 1: Act and Section 404 Clean Water Act Supplemental Information Project Dimensions Two new ladder tracks would be constructed, one on the southwest side of the existing rail facility and another to its northeast. The southwest track would be 1,286 feet long and the rail bed which would support the new tracks would widen the existing rail bed approximately 15 feet. In addition to the rail bed, grading activities would be required to create a gentle slope between the rail bed and the surface elevation of wetland 1. The complete footprint of rail expansions on the southwest side of existing facilities would be 45,520 square feet. The northwest track would be 847 feet long and the rail bed which would support would widen the existing rail bed approximately 15 feet. In addition to the rail bed, grading activities would be required to create a gentle slope between the rail bed and the surface elevation of Wetland 1. The complete footprint of rail expansions on the southwest side of existing facilities would be 25,300 square feet. Impacted Wetlands Wetlands in the Project area were delineated according to field methods established in the Regional Supplement to the Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wetland Delineation Manual: Midwest Region (2010). Wetlands with potential to be impacted by construction of the Project were evaluated and classified based on the methods described by Steve D. Eggers and Donald M. Reed in Wetland Plants and Communities of Minnesota and Wisconsin (1997). The Wetland Delineation Report is included in Attachment 2. Upon completion of the field survey, wetland areas and types were overlaid on the Project footprint, and impacts were calculated based on the area of the footprint located within each wetland. Permanent wetland impacts will occur in two locations, which are described in Table 2. Permanent wetland impacts are also shown on the Figure 3 of the Wetland Delineation Report (Attachment 2). Table 2. Permanent Wetland Impacts Circular Permanent Eggers and Impacting Detailed Figure Impact Area Reed Type Rail Track (ft2) Shallow Marsh/Fresh 1 Southwest Figure 3*- 13,551.5 (Wet) Wetland 1 Meadow Fresh(Wet) 1 Northeast Figure 3*- 47.9 Meadow Wetland 2 Overall Total Permanent Impacts 13,599.4 *These figures accompany the Wetland Delineation Report King Plant Rail Yard Expansion MI Joint Application for Wetland Conservation ATTACHMENT 1: Act and Section 404 Clean Water Act Supplemental Information Permanent wetland impacts associated with the King Plant Rail Expansion Project exceed de-minimus exemptions included in Minnesota's Wetland Conservation Act and will require mitigation. The Applicants assume that mitigation will be required at a ratio of 2:1 for permanent impacts from impacts associated with the project. Therefore, replacement has been calculated as follows: 0.3122 acre at 2:1 = 0.6244 acres, for a total replacement of 0.6244 acre. The Applicants have 1140 square feet (0.02) acres of idle banking credits from a project that was not developed, so they are proposing to purchase 0.6044 acres of additional wetland credits from a USACE-approved wetland bank in Bank Service Area 6 to offset the proposed impacts (grand total of 0.6244 acres, including the 0.02 acres of idle credits). 6. Project Alternatives The proposed configuration was developed to provide enough rail capacity for the 110 car units. A no-build alternative would leave approximately 250 feet of each existing track within the construction zone of the Saint Croix Bridge and unavailable for rail car storage while construction activities are taking place. Under this alternative, the existing facility would not have enough capacity for 110 car units, leaving the coal fired King Plant without a means to obtain coal shipments. Under the proposed configuration, most wetland impacts would occur on the southwest side of the existing rail yard. An alternative configuration where new facilities would be constructed only on the northwest side of the existing railyard would not provide enough capacity, due to the angle of the lead track, which leaves the northwest track ^'450 feet shorter than the southwest track. If new rail track development was exclusively focused on the northwest side of the existing railyard, three new tracks would have to be constructed instead of two, in order to meet the 110 rail car capacity, which is cost prohibitive from both a construction standpoint and because of lost efficiency of rail operations. 7. Adjoining Property Owners The parcel to the north of the project area is owned by the State of Minnesota — Department of Transportation, 1500 County Rd B2 W, Roseville MN 55113. All other adjacent parcels are owned by the applicant,Xcel Energy. 9. Status of Other Approvals Table 3 describes the required approvals by jurisdiction and lists their status as of the submittal of this application. King Plant Rail Yard Expansion 3 Joint Application for Wetland Conservation ATTACHMENT 1: Act and Section 404 Clean Water Act Supplemental Information Table 3. Status of Approvals for King Plant Rail Yard Expansion Jurisdiction Type of Approval Status Federal Approvals US Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 Approval (Fill in wetlands) Pending Minnesota State Approvals Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Wetland Conservation Act Approval Pending Resources Local Approvals City of Oak Park Heights Conditional Use Permit Pending References Eggers, Steve D., and Donald M. Reed. 1997. Wetland plants and communities of Minnesota and Wisconsin. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District. Jamestown, ND: Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center Online. http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/plants/mnplant/ind ex.htm (Version 03SEP1998). King Plant Rail Yard Expansion 4 ONE COMPANY Many Solution?' Memo To: Tom Zellmer Xcel Energy 1103 King Plant Road Bayport,MN 55003 From: Jon Schubbe Project: Xcel Energy, King Plant Rail Expansion Project CC: John Larson,Dan Schmidt Date: October 2,2013 Job No: 212864 RE: Wetland Delineation for Xcel Energy,King Plant Rail Expansion HDR Engineering,Inc. (HDR)staff conducted a wetland review of Xcel Energy's(Xcel)proposed King Plant Rail Expansion Project(the Project)on August 22,2013. The site is located in Oak Park Heights,Minnesota, between US Highway 95 and the Saint Croix River Floodplain,approximately one half mile northwest of Xcel's Alan S.King Generating Station(King Plant). The site is within the NE 'A of Section 3,T29N,R2OW and the SE '/.of Section 34, T3ON,R2OW,near 1103 King Plant Road,Bayport,MN 55003 (Figure 1). The King Plant Rail Yard is a temporary storage area for coal cars supplying the generation facility,which arrive in 110 rail car units. The existing rail yard consists of 5 parallel ladder tracks,which range between 1,000 and 1,400 feet(approximately)long and designed to accommodate the 110 rail car deliveries. One- hundred ten car units are the minimum size delivery Union Pacific(UP)is willing to provide. Each ladder track dead-ends in Section 34(T3ON,R2OW),within the construction zone for the new Highway 36 Saint Croix Bridge. The final 250 feet(approximately)of each existing track is within the bridge construction zone and cannot be used while construction is taking place for safety reasons. In order for Xcel to continue receiving the minimum rail car deliveries,Xcel is proposing to construct two additional ladder tracks to parallel either side of the existing facilities.This configuration was developed because construction of new rail facilities exclusively to the northeast of the existing tracks would not provide enough capacity for the 110 car units. A relatively uniform ditch, likely the result of grading associated with the construction of the existing facility, parallels the rail yard to the southwest. Wetland Determination The site was reviewed for wetlands within 100 feet of the existing rail facilities.HDR personnel surveyed the area for the three wetland parameters;(a)hydric soils,(b)surface or subsurface hydrology,and(c) hydrophytic vegetation using methods established in the Regional Supplement to the Army Corps of Engineers(USACE) Wetland Delineation Manual: Midwest Region(2010). Two areas were identified as potential jurisdictional wetlands; four sample plots(two pairs)were collected to document wetland parameters. Wetland boundaries were mapped with a submeter accuracy GPS unit. Site photos of these wetlands are included as Appendix A,and wetland determination datasheets are included as Appendix B. Figure 1 displays the project location and elevation data, Figure 2 displays the USDA-mapped hydric soils and National Wetland Inventory wetland polygons in the project vicinity and Figure 3 displays the delineated wetland boundaries and sample plot locations. Two wetlands were delineated in the project area(see Figure 3).These wetlands are described in detail below. HDR Engineering,Inc. 701 Xenia Avenue South,Suite 600 Phone(763)591-5400 Page 1 Minneapolis,MN 55416 Fax(763)591-5413 www.hdrinc.com Wetland 1 This wetland is located immediately adjacent to the southwest extent of the existing rail facility. Figure 1 displays 1 foot elevation contours of the project area and Figure 3 displays the location of Wetland 1 and the wetland and upland data points associated with its delineation. Wetland I generally consists of two components.The southern portion is a seasonally flooded,palustrine(PEM/SSC)linear drainage ditch dominated by emergent herbaceous and shrubby hydrophytes(Phalaris arundinacea,Salix interior). It is contained within a graded ditch which is likely associated with the construction of the existing rail facility, due to its uniformly linear shape and consistent change in elevation on either side of the wetland. There is a clear transition at the toe slope of the ditch between upland plants,such as alfalfa(Medicago sativa),Canada goldenrod(Solidago Canadensis)and quaking aspen(Populus tremuloides)and hydrophytes, such as reed canary grass(Phalaris arundinacea),sandbar willow(Salix interior)and red-osier dogwood(Cornus stolonifera). The southern end of this drainage ditch drains into a culvert which runs under the railyard. Wetland Point 1 and Upland Point 1 were established in the drainage ditch. Soils mapped along this portion of the wetland are Burkhardt sandy loam(0 to 3 percent slopes)in the Washington County Soil Survey. This non-hydric soil type is classified as somewhat excessively drained and associated with stream terraces in river valleys. The second component of Wetland 1 is a broader basin than the drainage ditch,mostly dominated by semi- permanently flooded,palustrine emergent(PEMF)herbaceous hydrophytes(Typha angustifolia,Phragmites australis)with components of sandbar willow(Salix interior)and semi-permanent standing water(PUBF). The northeastern wetland boundary is also associated with the graded railroad embankment which borders the linear drainage ditch. Steep embankments mark the southern and western edge of this basin but the northern boundary of this feature is along a gently sloping, shelf which is positioned below an area which appears to be used as fill(see elevation contours displayed on Figure 1). Wetland boundaries were established in this area at the toe of steeply graded slopes(where present),and along the transition between reed canary grass and Canada goldenrod(Solidago canadensis)where slopes were more gradual. Soils mapped in the vicinity of the broader wetland basin are Udorthents,wet substratum.This non-hydric soil is not assigned a drainage class and is associated with filled areas of river valleys. The boundary between Burkhardt sandy loam and Udorthents,wet substratum is more or less associated with the transition between the wetland basin and the drainage ditch. Wetland 2 Wetland 2 is a linear ditch running perpendicular to the existing rail facility and drains to the northeast towards the St.Croix River(see Figure 3). This seasonally-flooded palustrine(PEM/SSCx)basin is generally characterized by mixed emergent and shrubby vegetation bordered by uniform, steeply sloped, 3 to 4 foot embankments.The abrupt and generally uniform nature of the slopes surrounding this wetland suggests it is the result of excavation. Figure 1 displays the elevation contours in the vicinity of this wetland. Drainage culverts are present at the upper and lower extents of this wetland. The wetland boundary coincides with these steep slopes.The vegetation change at the boundary is also abrupt; smooth brome(Bromus inermis)dominates the upland slopes with reed canary grass and sandbar willow dominating the flat wetland area at the bottom of the ditch. Wetland Point 2 and Upland Point 2 were established near the southwest extent of this feature. Woody debris associated with beaver-works and shells of deceased aquatic invertebrates were observed within the basin, near the wetland data point. HDR Engineering,Inc. 701 Xenia Avenue South,Suite 600 Phone(763)591-5400 Page 2 Minneapolis,MN 55416 fax(763)591-5413 www.hdrinc.com Discussion and Conclusions Jurisdictional Status Wetland delineations were conducted in the vicinity of the Project in support of the Minnesota Department of Transportation's(MNDOT)Highway 36 Saint Croix Bridge Project,which is currently under construction. Wetland 1 was identified by MNDOT as Wetland P-2. Wetland 2 was not included within the study area for the bridge project,and therefore was not identified by MNDOT. Regardless,because these delineations were completed in September of 2008, a new delineation was required to verify their accuracy for Xcel's project. As part of the MNDOT project evaluation, Wetland P-2 (Wetland 1)was determined to be regulated by both under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act. Because Wetland 2 is positioned below Wetland 1 within the watershed, and is connected by a culvert to Wetland 1, it would likely also be subject to these regulations. If you have any questions regarding the delineation, please contact me at 763-278-5975 or Dan Schmidt at 763-278-5925. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, Jon Schubbe Environmental Scientist Attachments: Figure 1: Project Overview Figure 2: Washington County Soils and National Wetlands Inventory Figure 3: Delineated Wetlands and Project Footprint Appendix A: Site Photos Appendix B: Wetland Determination Datasheets HDR Engineering,Inc. 701 Xenia Avenue South,Suite 600 Phone(763)591-5400 Page 3 Minneapolis,MN 55416 Fax(763)591-5413 www.hdrinc.com FIGURES HDR Engineering,Inc. 701 Xenia Avenue South Phone(763)591-5400 Figures Minneapolis,MN 55416 Fax(763)591-5413 www.hdrinc.com I a•. -----___________/ --._ /110.1:/ --_____ . . rC' b 0 n ' y ,,. 1, r O6pylty®2013 EM,D.Lorme,NAVTEO � .` p"��0 St Croix Bridge Design 5'Elevation Contour Figure 1:Project Overview +..4a C 1 ',46,,V Ntrp. -.--.-Exist ng Reil Facilities - 1'Elevation Contour a� Xcel King Plant Rail Expansion ►— —Bridge Construction Limit 2013 Wetlands Review M is,'„r 8ittni%p, AXcel Energy,Inc. spa a roS Area Planned for Expansion o 100 200 400 Washington County,Minnesota • 5 as {6p s aoa ue rc1 m.a Feet Dote:5/912013 fl - Burkhardt sandy loam,3 t �- 9 percent slopes ` 1,,r„ Urban land-Chetek +/ "'-_..._- complex, • 0 to .- Water f! 3 percent slope �``' Water, miscellaneous Urban (4/ � land `' Udorthents, wet -"`'„,.,'', substratum \` 1 ..... 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APPENDIX B Wetland Determination Data Sheets HDR Engineering,Inc. 701 Xenia Avenue South Phone(763)591-5400 Appendix B Minneapolis,MN 55416 Fax(763)591-5413 www.hdrinc.com WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM-Northcentral and Northeast Region Project/Site: King Rail Ladder Track Expansion City/County: Washington County Sampling Date: 8/22/2013 Applicant/Owner: Xcel Energy,Inc. State: MN Sampling Point: Wetland 1 Investigator(s): Jon Schubbe Sharon Sarappo Section,Township,Range S 3 T 29 Nor R 20 Ea Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.): Toe of Slope Local Relief(concave,convex,none): Concave Slope(%) 1 - Subregion(LRR or MLRA): K Lat: 45.034346 Long: -92.78849 Datum: WGS 1984 Soil Map Unit Name: Burkhardt sandy loam,0 to 3 percent slopes NWI Classification: None Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If No,explain in Remarks) Are Vegetation , Soil X_ , or Hydrology , significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes X No Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology , naturally problematic? (If needed,explain any answers in Remarks.) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS-Attach a site map showing sampling point locations,transects, important features,etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampled Area Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No within a Wetland? Yes X o Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No If yes,optional Wetland Site ID Remarks: Wetland occupies low elevations of a graded ditch which parallels existing rail yard.Wetland edge placed along the base of the graded slope.Soils likely disturbed during construction of the rail facilities and ditch. HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators(minimum of two required) Primary Indicators(minimum of one is required;check all that apply) ❑ Surface Soil Cracks(B6) ❑ Surface Water(A1) ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(B9) ❑ Drainage Patterns(B10) ❑ High Water Table(A2) ❑Aquatic Fauna(B13) ❑ Moss Trim Lines(B16) ❑ Saturation(A3) ❑ Marl Deposits(B15) ❑ Dry-Season Water Table(C2) ❑ Water Marks(B1) ❑Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1) ❑ Crayfish Burrows(C8) ❑ Sediment Deposits(B2) d❑Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) ❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imag.(C9) ❑ Drift Deposits(B3) ❑ Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) ❑ Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1) ❑ Algal Mat or Crust(B4) ❑ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) © Geomorphic Position(D2) ❑ Iron Deposits(B5) ❑ Thin Muck Surface(C7) ❑ Shallow Aquitard(D3) ❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(B7) ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) ❑ Microtopographic Relief(D4) ❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(B8) © FAC-Neutral Test(D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): -- Water Table Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): -- Saturation Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): -- Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No (includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks: Wetland occupies low spot in ditch. US Army Corps of Engineers L Northcentral and Northeast Region—Version 2.0 VEGETATION Use scientific names of plants Sampling Point: Wetland 1 Absolute Dominant Indicator %Cover Species Status Dominance Test Worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30 Ft ) Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 3 (A) Populus deltoides 40 Y FAC 40 =Total Cover Total Number of Dominant Species Across all Strata: 3 (B) Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 30 Ft Comus alba 30 Y FACW Percent of Dominant Species 100.0% (A/B) That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 30 =Total Cover Herb Stratum (Plot size: 6 Ft ) Prevalence Index Worksheet: Phalaris arundinacea 90 Y FACW Total%Cover of: Multiply by: Eutrochium purpureum 10 N FAC OBL species 10 x 1 = 10 Impatiens capensis 10 N FACW FACW species 130 x 2= 260 Leersia lenticularis 10 N OBL FAC species 50 x 3= 150 Solidago canadensis 10 N FACU FACU species 10 x 4= 40 130 =Total Cover UPL species Vine Stratum 0 x 5= 0 Column Totals: 200 (A) 460 (B) Prevalence Index=B/A= 2.30 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: X Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation X Dominance Test>50% X Prevalence Index S 3.0 Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation (Explain) Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present,unless disturbed or problematic. Definitions of Vegetation Strata: Tree—Woody plants 3in.(7.6 cm)or more in diameter at breast height(DBH),regardless of height. Sapling/shrub—Woody plants less than 3 in.DBH and greater than 3.28 ft(1 m)tall. Herb—All herbaceous(non-woody)plants,regardless of size,and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall. Woody vines—All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Remarks:(Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.) At data point,very little bare ground;moss covered where present.Vegetation communities vary within wetland area.A stand of willow is present along the ditch north of the data point.Phragmites australlis and typha spp occupy the main body of the wetland,north of the data point. US Army Corps of Engineers L 3 Northcentral and Northeast Region—Version 2.0 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM-Northcentral and Northeast Region Project/Site: King Rail Ladder Track Expansion City/County: Washington County Sampling Date: 8/22/2013 Applicant/Owner: Xcel Energy,Inc. State: MN Sampling Point: Wetland 1 Investigator(s): Jon Schubbe Sharon Sarappo Section,Township,Range S 3 T 29 Nor R 20 Ea Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.): Toe of Slope Local Relief(concave,convex,none): Concave Slope(%) 1 Subregion(LRR or MLRA): K Lat: 45.034346 Long: -92.78849 Datum: WGS 1984 Soil Map Unit Name: Burkhardt sandy loam,0 to 3 percent slopes NWI Classification: None Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If No,explain in Remarks) Are Vegetation , Soil X , or Hydrology , significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes X No Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology , naturally problematic? (If needed,explain any answers in Remarks.) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS-Attach a site map showing sampling point locations,transects, important features,etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampled Area Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No within a Wetland? Yes X No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No If yes,optional Wetland Site ID Remarks: Wetland occupies low elevations of a graded ditch which parallels existing rail yard.Wetland edge placed along the base of the graded slope.Soils likely disturbed during construction of the rail facilities and ditch. HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators(minimum of two required) Primary Indicators(minimum of one is required;check all that apply) ❑ Surface Soil Cracks(B6) ❑ Surface Water(A1) ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(B9) ❑ Drainage Patterns(B10) ❑ High Water Table(A2) ❑Aquatic Fauna(B13) ❑ Moss Trim Lines(816) ❑ Saturation(A3) ❑ Marl Deposits(B15) ❑ Dry-Season Water Table(C2) ❑ Water Marks(B1) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1) ❑ Crayfish Burrows(C8) ❑ Sediment Deposits(B2) ©Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) ❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imag.(C9) ❑ Drift Deposits(B3) ❑ Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) ❑ Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1) ❑ Algal Mat or Crust(B4) ❑ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) © Geomorphic Position(D2) ❑ Iron Deposits(B5) ❑ Thin Muck Surface(C7) ❑ Shallow Aquitard(D3) ❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(B7) ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) ❑ Microtopographic Relief(D4) ❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(B8) ® FAC-Neutral Test(D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): -- Water Table Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): -- Saturation Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): -- Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes_S— No (includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks: Wetland occupies low spot in ditch. US Army Corps of Engineers L Northcentral and Northeast Region—Version 2.0 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM-Northcentral and Northeast Region Project/Site: King Rail Ladder Track Expansion City/County: Washington County Sampling Date: 8/22/2013 Applicant/Owner: Xcel Energy,Inc. State: MN Sampling Point: Upland 1 Investigator(s): Jon Schubbe Sharon Sarappo Section,Township,Range S 3 T 29 Nor R 20 Ea Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.): Hillslope Local Relief(concave,convex,none): None Slope(%) 4 Subregion(LRR or MLRA): K Lat: 45.034335 Long: -92.788531 Datum: WGS 1984 Soil Map Unit Name: Burkhardt sandy loam,0 to 3 percent slopes NWI Classification: Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If No,explain in Remarks) Are Vegetation , Soil X , or Hydrology , significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes X No Are Vegetation _ , Soil , or Hydrology , naturally problematic? (If needed,explain any answers in Remarks.) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS-Attach a site map showing sampling point locations,transects, important features,etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No X Is the Sampled Area Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X within a Wetland? Yes No X Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X If yes,optional Wetland Site ID Remarks: Point established above foot of graded ditch slope.Hard packed cobble/gravel prevented soil samples to be collected below 3".Relied on lack of wetland hydrology and hydrophytic vegetation to make'upland'determination. HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators(minimum of two required) Primary Indicators(minimum of one is required;check all that apply) ❑ Surface Soil Cracks(B6) ❑ Surface Water(A1) ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(B9) ❑ Drainage Patterns(B10) ❑ High Water Table(A2) ❑Aquatic Fauna(B13) ❑ Moss Trim Lines(B16) ❑ Saturation(A3) ❑ Marl Deposits(B15) ❑ Dry-Season Water Table(C2) ❑ Water Marks(B1) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1) ❑ Crayfish Burrows(C8) ❑ Sediment Deposits(B2) ❑Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) El Saturation Visible on Aerial Imag.(C9) ❑ Drift Deposits(B3) ❑Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) ❑ Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1) ❑ Algal Mat or Crust(B4) ❑ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) ❑ Geomorphic Position(D2) ❑ Iron Deposits(B5) ❑ Thin Muck Surface(C7) ❑ Shallow Aquitard(D3) ❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(B7) ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) ❑ Microtopographic Relief(D4) ❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(B8) ❑ FAC-Neutral Test(D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): -- Water Table Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): -- Saturation Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): -- Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes Nom (includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: I Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers FDA Northcentral and Northeast Region—Version 2.0 I VEGETATION— Use scientific names of plants Sampling Point: Upland 1 Absolute Dominant Indicator %Cover Species Status Dominance Test Worksheet: Tree StratumPlot size: 30 Ft ) Number of Dominant Species 0 (A) ( That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: Juniperus virginiana 15 Y FACU 15 =Total Cover Total Number of Dominant Species Across all Strata: 5 (B) Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 30 Ft ) Populus tremuloides 40 Y FACU Percent of Dominant Species 0.0% (A/B) That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 40 =Total Cover Herb Stratum (Plot size: 6 Ft ) Prevalence Index Worksheet: Medicago sativa 70 Y N/I Total%Cover of: Multiply by: Rubus idaeus 30 Y FACU OBL species 0 x 1 = 0 Solidago canadensis 30 Y FACU FACW species 0 x 2= 0 i Cirsium arvense 10 N FACU FAC species 0 x 3= 0 140 =Total Cover 125 x 4= 500 FACU species Vine Stratum UPL species 0 x 5= 0 Column Totals: 125 (A) 500 (B) Prevalence Index=8/A= 4.00 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation Dominance Test>50% Prevalence Index 5 3.0 Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation (Explain) Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present,unless disturbed or problematic. Definitions of Vegetation Strata: Tree—Woody plants 3in.(7.6 cm)or more in diameter at breast height(DBH),regardless of height. Sapling/shrub—Woody plants less than 3 in.DBH and greater than 3.28 ft(1 m)tall. Herb—All herbaceous(non-woody)plants,regardless of size,and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall. Woody vines—All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No X Remarks:(Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.) US Army Corps of Engineers Fai Northcentral and Northeast Region—Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point: Upland 1 Profile Description:(Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of Indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Type 1 Loc 2 Texture Remarks 0 to 3 10YR 3/ 2 100 LOAMY SAND iType:C=Concentration,D=Depletion,RM=Reduced Martix,CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location:PL=Pore Lining,M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hvdric Soils: 3 CI[I] Histosol(Al) Polyvalue Below Surface(S8)(LRR R, MLRA 149B) ❑ 2 cm Muck(A10)(LRR K,L,MLRA 149B) ❑ Histic Epipedon(A2) ❑ Black Histic(A3) ❑ Thin Dark Surface(S9)(LRR R,MLRA 149B)) ❑ Coast Prairie Redox(A16)(LRR K,L,R) CI Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) ❑ Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1)(LRR K,L) CI5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat(S3)(LRR K,L,R) ❑ Stratified Layers(A5) ❑ Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) 111Dark Surface(S7)(LRR K,L) ❑ Depleted Below Dark Surface(All) ElDepleted Matrix(F3) CI Polyvalue Below Surface(S8)(LRR K,L) 111Thick Dark Surface(Al2) ❑ Redox Dark Surface(F6) CI Thin Dark Surface(S9)(LRR K,L) ❑ CI Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)(LRR K,L,R) Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) ❑ Depleted Dark Surface(F7) ❑ Piedmont Floodplain Soils(F19)(LRR P,S,T) ❑ Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) ❑ Redox Depressions(F8) ❑ Mesic Spodic(TA6)(MLRA 144A,145,149B) ❑ Sandy Redox(S5) 111 Stripped Matrix(S6) C7Red Parent Material(F21) CI Dark Surface(S7)(LRR R,MLRA 149B) ❑ Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF12)(LRR T,U) 3 ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present,unless disturbed or problematic. ❑ Restrictive Layer(if observed): Type: Depth(inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X Remarks: Rocky/cobble substrate,likely associated with the grading or installation of the ditch.Several pits were attempted but it was not possible to dig below 3". US Army Corps of Engineers j_ 3 Northcentral and Northeast Region—Version 2.0 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM -Northcentral and Northeast Region Project/Site: King Rail Ladder Track Expansion City/County: Washington County Sampling Date: 8/22/2013 Applicant/Owner: Xcel Energy,Inc. State: MN Sampling Point: Wetland 2 Investigator(s): Jon Schubbe Section,Township,Range S 3 T 29 Nor R 20 Ea Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.): Toe of Slope Local Relief(concave,convex,none): Concave Slope(%) 0 Subregion(LRR or MLRA): K Lat: 45.03581 Long: -92.789178 Datum: WGS 1984 Soil Map Unit Name: Udorthents,wet substratum NWI Classification: Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If No,explain in Remarks) Are Vegetation , Soil X , or Hydrology _ , significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes X No Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology , naturally problematic? (If needed,explain any answers in Remarks.) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS-Attach a site map showing sampling point locations,transects, important features,etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampled Area Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No within a Wetland? Yes X No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No If yes,optional Wetland Site ID Remarks: Wetland occupying the low point in a graded ditch/drainage channel between ladder tracks and service road.Wet edge placed at the base of graded slope. Soils likely disturbed with the establishment of the ditch. HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators(minimum of two required) Primary Indicators(minimum of one is required;check all that apply) ❑ Surface Soil Cracks(B6) ❑ Surface Water(A1) ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(B9) ❑ Drainage Patterns(B10) ❑ High Water Table(A2) Q Aquatic Fauna(B13) ❑ Moss Trim Lines(616) ❑ Saturation(A3) ❑ Marl Deposits(B15) ❑ Dry-Season Water Table(C2) ❑ Water Marks(B1) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1) ❑ Crayfish Burrows(C8) ❑ Sediment Deposits(B2) Q Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) ❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imag.(C9) ❑ Drift Deposits(B3) ❑ Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) ❑ Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1) ❑ Algal Mat or Crust(B4) ❑ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) © Geomorphic Position(D2) ❑ Iron Deposits(B5) ❑ Thin Muck Surface(C7) ❑ Shallow Aquitard(D3) ❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(B7) ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) ❑ Microtopographic Relief(D4) ❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(B8) © FAC-Neutral Test(D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): --__ Water Table Present? Yes X No Depth(inches): 4" Saturation Present? Yes X No Depth(inches): o" Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No (includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks: Snail shells observed within soil matrix,near the surface,while investigating soils.Hydrology generated by graded,linear drainage ditch. US Army Corps of Engineers L'l Northcentral and Northeast Region—Version 2.0 VEGETATION— Use scientific names of plants Sampling Point: Wetland 2 Absolute Pominant Jndicator %Cover Species Status Dominance Test Worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30 Ft ) Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 5 (A) Fraxinus nigra 10 Y FACW Salix nigra 10 Y OBL Total Number of Dominant 20 =Total Cover Species Across all Strata: 5 (B) Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 30 Ft ) Percent of Dominant Species 100.0% (A/B) Cornus sericea 10 Y FACW That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: Salix interior 5 Y FACW Prevalence Index Worksheet: 15 =Total Cover Total%Cover of: Multiply by: Herb Stratum (Plot size: 6 Ft ) OBL species 25 x 1 = 25 Phalaris arundinacea 90 Y FACW FACW species 115 x 2= 230 Asclepias incamata 5 N OBL FAC species 0 x 3= 0 Schoenoplectus tabemaemontani 5 N OBL 0 x 4= 0 Typha angustifolia 5 N OBL FACU species 105 =Total Cover UPL species 0 x 5= 0 Vine Stratum Column Totals: 140 (A) 255 (B) Prevalence Index=B/A= 1.82 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: X Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation X Dominance Test>50% X Prevalence Index 5 3.0 Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation (Explain) Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present,unless disturbed or problematic. Definitions of Vegetation Strata: Tree—Woody plants 3in.(7.6 cm)or more in diameter at breast height(DBH),regardless of height. Sapling/shrub—Woody plants less than 3 in.DBH and greater than 3.28 ft(1 m)tall. Herb—All herbaceous(non-woody)plants,regardless of size,and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall. Woody vines—All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Remarks:(Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.) Abrupt change to hydrophytes at the base of ditch slope. US Army Corps of Engineers L Northcentral and Northeast Region—Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point: Wetland 2 Profile Description:(Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of Indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Type 1 Loc 2 Texture Remarks 0 to 4 10YR 2/ 1 90 10YR 4/6 10 C PL LOAM High organic content; possible to squeeze out water. - 4 to 8 10YR 2/ 1 100 SILTY CLAY LOAM 8 to 12 7.5YR 4/ 4 100 SANDY LOAM 1Type:C=Concentration,D=Depletion,RM=Reduced Martix,CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location:PL=Pore Lining,M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hvdric Soils: 3 ❑ Polyvalue Below Surface(S8)(LRR R, ❑ Histosol(A1) MLRA 149B) ❑ 2 cm Muck(A10)(LRR K,L,MLRA 149B) ❑ Histic Epipedon(A2) ❑ Thin Dark Surface(S9)(LRR R,MLRA 149B)) ❑ Coast Prairie Redox(A16)(LRR K,L,R) ❑ Black Histic(A3) ❑ Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1)(LRR K,L) ❑ 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat(S3)(LRR K,L,R) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) [11 Stratified Layers(A5) 10 Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) ❑ Dark Surface(S7)(LRR K,L) ❑ Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) ❑ Depleted Matrix(F3) ❑ Polyvalue Below Surface(S8)(LRR K,L) ❑ Thick Dark Surface(Al2) ® Redox Dark Surface(F6) ❑ Thin Dark Surface(S9)(LRR K,L) ❑ Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)(LRR K,L,R) ❑ Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) ❑ Depleted Dark Surface(F7) ❑ piedmont Floodplain Soils(F19)(LRR P,S,T) ❑ Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) ❑ Redox Depressions(F8) ❑ Mesic Spodic(TA6)(MLRA 144A,145,149B) ❑ Sandy Redox(S5) ❑ Stripped Matrix(S6) IllRed Parent Material(F21) ❑ Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF12)(LRR T,U) ❑ Dark Surface(S7)(LRR R,MLRA 149B) ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) 3 Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present,unless disturbed or problematic. ❑ Restrictive Layer(if observed): Type: Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No Depth(inches): Remarks: High organic content observed in top 4". US Army Corps of Engineers L Northcentral and Northeast Region—Version 2.0 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM-Northcentral and Northeast Region Project/Site: King Rail Ladder Track Expansion City/County: Washington County Sampling Date: 8/22/2013 Applicant/Owner: Xcel Energy,Inc. State: MN Sampling Point: Upland 2 Investigator(s): Jon Schubbe Section,Township,Range S 3 T 29 Nor R 20 Ea Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.): Top of Slope Local Relief(concave,convex,none): Convex Slope(%) 4 Subregion(LRR or MLRA): K Lat: 45.035823 Long: -92.789201 Datum: WGS 1984 Soil Map Unit Name: Udorthents,wet substratum NWI Classification: Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If No,explain in Remarks) Are Vegetation _ , Soil , or Hydrology _ , significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes X No Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology , naturally problematic? (If needed,explain any answers in Remarks.) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS-Attach a site map showing sampling point locations,transects, important features,etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No X Is the Sampled Area Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X within a Wetland? Yes No X Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X If yes,optional Wetland Site ID Remarks: Point established near the shoulder of the slope.Side slope very steep and difficult to sample from. HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators(minimum of two required) Primary Indicators(minimum of one is required;check all that apply) ❑ Surface Water(Al) ❑ Surface Soil Cracks(B6) ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(B9) ❑ Drainage Patterns(B10) ❑ High Water Table(A2) ❑Aquatic Fauna(813) ❑ Moss Trim Lines(B16) ❑ Saturation(A3) ❑ Marl Deposits(B15) ❑ Dry-Season Water Table(C2) ❑ Water Marks(B1) ❑Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) ❑ Crayfish Burrows(C8) ❑ Sediment Deposits(B2) ❑Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) ❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imag.(C9) ❑ Drift Deposits(B3) Presence of Reduced Iron C4 ❑ ( ) ❑ Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1) ❑ Algal Mat or Crust(B4) ❑ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) ❑ Geomorphic Position(D2) ❑ Iron Deposits(B5) ❑ Thin Muck Surface(C7) ❑ Shallow Aquitard(D3) ❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(B7) ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) ❑ Microtopographic Relief(D4) I ❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(B8) ❑ FAC-Neutral Test(D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): - Water Table Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): -- Saturation Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): -- Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes NoX (includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers FM Northcentral and Northeast Region—Version 2.0 VEGETATION— Use scientific names of plants Sampling Point: Upland 2 Absolute Dominant Indicator %Cover Species Status Dominance Test Worksheet: Tree StratumPlot size: 30 Ft ) Number of Dominant Species 2 A ( That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: ( ) Populus deltoides 10 Y FAC 10 =Total Cover Total Number of Dominant Species Across all Strata: 4 (B) Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 30 Ft Rhamnus cathartica 30 Y FAC Percent of Dominant Species 50.00/0 (A/B) That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 30 =Total Cover Herb Stratum (Plot size: 6 Ft ) Prevalence Index Worksheet: Bromus inermis 70 Y UPL Total%Cover of: Multiply by: Solidago canadensis 30 Y FACU OBL species 0 x 1 = 0 100 =Total Cover FACW species 0 x 2= 0 Vine StratumFAC species 40 x 3= 120 FACU species 30 x 4= 120 UPL species 70 x 5= 350 Column Totals: 140 (A) 590 (B) Prevalence Index=B/A= 4.21 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation Dominance Test>50% Prevalence Index 5 3.0 Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation (Explain) Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present,unless disturbed or problematic. Definitions of Vegetation Strata: Tree—Woody plants 3in.(7.6 cm)or more in diameter at breast height(DBH),regardless of height. Sapling/shrub—Woody plants less than 3 in.DBH and greater than 3.28 ft(1 m)tall. Herb—All herbaceous(non-woody)plants,regardless of size,and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall. Woody vines—All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No X Remarks:(Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.) US Army Corps of Engineers L Northcentral and Northeast Region-Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point: Upland 2 Profile Description:(Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of Indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Type 1 Loc 2 Texture Remarks 0 to 10 10YR 3/ 2 100 LOAMY SAND 10 to 14 10YR 3/ 2 90 10YR 4/610 C M LOAMY SAND 1Type:C=Concentration,D=Depletion,RM=Reduced Martix,CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location:PL=Pore Lining,M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils: 3 ❑ Polyvalue Below Surface(S8)(LRR R, ❑ Histosol(A1) MLRA 1496 ❑ Histic Epipedon(A2) ) ❑ 2 cm Muck(A10)(LRR K,L,MLRA 149B) ❑ Thin Dark Surface(S9)(LRR R,MLRA 149B)) ❑ Coast Prairie Redox(A16)(LRR K,L,R) ❑ Black Histic(A3) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) ❑ Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1)(LRR K,L) ❑ 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat(S3)(LRR K,L,R) ❑ Stratified Layers(A5) CILoamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) CIDark Surface(S7)(LRR K,L) ❑ Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) illDepleted Matrix(F3) ❑ Polyvalue Below Surface(S8)(LRR K,L) ❑ Thick Dark Surface(Al2) ❑ Redox Dark Surface(F6) ❑ Thin Dark Surface(S9)(LRR K,L) CISandy Mucky Mineral(51) ❑ Depleted Dark Surface(F7) CI Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)(LRR K,L,R) ❑ Piedmont Floodplain Soils(F19)(LRR P,S,T) ❑ Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) ❑ Redox Depressions(F8) ❑ Sandy Redox(S5) ❑ Mesic Spodic(TA6)(MLRA 144A,145,149B) ❑ Stripped Matrix(S6) CIRed Parent Material(F21) ❑ Dark Surface(S7)(LRR R,MLRA 1496) CIVery Shallow Dark Surface(TF12)(LRR T,U) 3 ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present,unless disturbed or problematic. ❑ Restrictive Layer(if observed): Type: Depth(inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X Remarks: • cobble and dry soil prevent samples below 14'. US Army Corps of Engineers L Northcentral and Northeast Region—Version 2.0 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF WETLAND CREDITS T „ FROM 1'HE MINNESOTA WETLAND BANK Y K.YL� 0100‘0 Effective Date: December 19,2005 1011101:1"0110111401 BUa1�d Of Water&S0il Representative: Sharon Sarappo Respuree$ User of Credits: Xcel Energy 414 Nicollet Mall RS-8 Minneapolis,MN 55401-1993 Withdrawal Application#3935W,Xcel/King MERP Access Attachment:copy of fully executed Withdrawal form Your request for Withdrawal of Credits,received by BWSR on 10/07/2005,has been approved. The credits have been withdrawn from Account#1104 in Chisago County,owned by Rockne Goertz. The total withdrawn consists of 0.02 acres of wetland credits.The attached fully executed withdrawal form defines the type and • amount of credits withdrawn. The credits withdrawn are intended to mitigate for project impacts to 0.01 acres of Type 1 wetland located in Washington County.The impacted site is a Floodplain wetland located in the St. Croix(Stillwater)Watershed(Major Watershed#37). This mitigation does meet WCA 2:1 requirements for Washington County,but does meet COE requirements. Owner/Seller of Credits: Rockne Goertz 8070 360th St. North Branch,MN 55056 • Account#1104[Chisago-03] Attachments: Acc't Profile/Transactions Report and copy of w/d form Credits have been withdrawn from the account shown.Please check the attached summary report against your records and notify the Wetland Bank Administrator immediately of any credit sales that have not been reported. This withdrawal has been authorized by the Regulatory Authority(ies)listed on the withdrawal form. The fee for this transaction was paid by Earth Science Associates:check#6239. Approved By:Char Sokatch,Wetlad Bank Specialist Signature: eAttit,,,c37;;;AOY(.....r/t.. encl. cc: File Account#1104,Chisago County(original Withdrawal form,copy of letter) cc(lttr only): Eric Johnson,City of Oak Park Heights(WCA LGU) Craig Mell,Chisago SWCD Dan Seemon,COE Project Manager Keu Meek,Earth Science Associates-Wetland Bank Manager BWSR:Board Conservationist-Les Lemm BWSR:Agency Accountant * � ;' E:1LandWtLanWDatalWetlnnd Bnnkingiarchived lettersil104 Xcel Energy.doc < `" APPLICAR.ON FOR WITHDRAWAL OF WETLA. CREDITS FROM THE MINNESOTA WETLAND BANK Return Original to BWSR—Transaction may not be processed without original signatures 1.PROPOSED USER OF CREDITS 2.Impact Site Information County Washington Major.Wtrshd Na. ,/ Name(s)Xcel Energy Location:SW'Aa NE'/, Sec 3,Twp.29N,Rge 20W Address:414 Nicollet Mall,RS-8 Size of Wetland Impact:0.01 acres • Minneapolis,MN 55401 - City State ZIP Wetland Types2 Impacted: 1 Day Phone (612)330-6743 Topo Setting3:floodplain[pick one:'shoreland/riverineI D Day Phone Phone( floodplain flow through/tributary/isolated] Required Replacement Ratio:2:1' WCA/local/COE Amount to be replaced using Bank Credits:1140.sf Amount replaced on site: none Project Name:King MERP Access Road Attach replacement plan if additional detail is needed. 3.OWNER/SELLER OF CREDITS 4.Regulating Authority(ies)Approving the Use of Wetland Bank Credits Account No. 1104 Watershed No.3 0 Replacement Plan approved by(check all that apply): County:Chisago 03 Lk- 4 Local WCA LGU:Oak Park Heights(Print agency name) Name of Seller:Kenneth Meek,Earth Science Asso.,Inc. Local Permit# (Name of Authorized Rep esentative) ❑U.S.Army Corps of Engineers:Permit# 0 MN Dept.of Natural Resources:Permit# `' F 0 Natural Resources Conservation Service:Permit# go•ture of Sett- i.. +-• Representative) ❑Other authority involved: 0 Enclosed 6.5%transaction fee,payable to`Board of Water&Soil Resources." 5.CREDITS PROPOSED.TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM ACCOUNT NO. • Credit Acres Wetland Topo. Cost Sub-Group' NWC or PVC withdrawn Type2 Setting3 (per acre) A NWC 0.02 ac 2 flow-through 2.00/sf [pick one] (pick one] [pick one] [pick one] alt ? [pick.one] [pick one] Totals: 1Letters signify credit sub-groups,which represent wetland areas with different wetland characteristics. 2Circular 39 types: I, IL,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,R,U(for Upland Buffer). • 3Topographic setting types:shoreland,riverine,floodplain,flow-through,tributary,isolated. , . 1 acre=43,560 sq.ft Page 1 of 2 BWSR Form:wca-bank-05(online withdrawal form).doc Revised 1/04/05 • 6.CERTIFICATION OF USER OF WETLAND CREDITS The proposed user of credits hereby certifies that he/she:a)either owns the subject wetland credits or has entered into an agreement to purchase said credits,subject to the approval of all applicable regulatory authorities and b)has filed appropriate plans,specifications and application forms with all applicable regulatory authorities that describe the wetland or water resource impacts for which the subject wetland credits will be utilized for mitigation purposes. Authorized Signature of Proposed User of Credits PRINT Name Date 7.REGULATORY AUTHORITY APPROVAL(S) The following authorized representatives of the regulatory authority(ies)identified on page 1 of this application hereby certify that they have:a)verified that the subject wetland credits are deposited in the account of the owner/seller,b)approved a wetland replacement plan or other water resource impact under their jurisdiction,and c)approved the proposed use of the wetland bank credits described herein. Ben Meyer PRINT Name of WCA LGU Official Signature of Authorized WCA LGU Official Date ))an Seemon PRINT Name of Other Regulatory Official(if any) Signature of Other Authorized Official Date St.Paul District.Army Corps of Engineers. 190 Centre Street East,St.Paul,MN 55101-1638 Agency Address of Other Regulatory Official 8.CERTIFICATION OF OWNER/SELLER OF CREDITS I am the holder of the aforementioned account in the State of Minnesota Wetland Mitigation Bank and hereby certify that: 1)the credits described in this application have either been sold to the user of credits or I will use them to mitigate wetland impacts for my own project, 2)I have received payment in full from the buyer(if applicable), 3)the credits have not been sold or used in any way to mitigate wetland losses other than for the project and location identified in the project site information block on the previous page, 4)the subject wetland credits should be withdrawn my account, 5)I will not have a negative balance of credits after the subject credits are debited from my account,and , 6)the Annual Fee for ' ccount has be paid(or will be with an enclosed check). Authorized Signature o Owner/Seller of Credits Date i 9.BWSR APPROVAL AND DEBITING OF ACCOUNT I hereb certify that a credits have been properly debited from the subject account,effective the date of signature. /arl Authorized Signature Date Upon approval by BWSR,a copy of this instrument will be mailed to the user of the credits,all regulatory authorities involved,the account holder and the Board Conservationist. A letter will also be sent to the account holder acknowledging the debit and new account balance. IMPORTANT REMINDERS 1. The Owner/Seller of the credits is responsible for submittal of this form,containing original signatures,to the BWSR Wetland Bank Administrator so the affected account can be properly debited. 2. No impacts to any wetland or other water resource may commence until the credits have been debited from the Minnesota Wetland Mitigation Bank and a copy of this approval has been mailed to the regulatory authority(ies),the account bolder and the user of the credits. 3. It is a criminal offense for a seller of wetland credits to sell credits more than one time. It is the responsibility of the account holder to report any credit sales that are not noted on the most current official BWSR account balance. Page 2 of 2 BWSR Form:wca-bank-05(online withdrawal form).doc Mail to:Bank Coordinator,Board of Water& Soil.Resources Revised 1/04/05 520 Lafayette Road North St. Paul,MN 5515$ I 6.CERTIFICATION OF USER OF WETLAND CREDITS The proposed user of credits hereby certifies that he/she:a)either owns the subject wetland credits or has entered into an agreement to purchase said credits,subject to the approval of all applicable regulatory authorities and b)has filed appropriate plans,specifications and application forms with all applicable regulatory authorities that describe the wetland or water resource impacts f subjectt wetland credi►. I be u' ' d for mitigation purposes. �r �r'�"!Lc �c� ' l�irP1r'n r 7,30/®s Authorized Signature o 'roposed User of Credits PRINT Name Date 7.REGULATORY AUTHORITY APPROVAL(S) The following authorized representatives of the regulatory authority(ies)identified on page 1 of this application hereby certify that they have:a)verified that the subject wetland credits are deposited in the account of the owner/seller,b)approved a wetland• replacement plan or other water resource impact under their jurisdiction,and c)approved the proposed nse of the wetland bank credits described herein. Ben Meyer PRINT Name of WCA LGU Official Signature of Authorized WCA LGU Official Date Dan Seemon PRINT Name of Other Regulatory Official(if any) Signature of Other Authorized Official Date St.Paul District,Army Corps of Engineers, 190 Centre Street East,St.Paul,MN 55101-1638 Agency Address of Other Regulatory Official S.CERTIFICATION OF OWNER/SELLER OF CREDITS I am the holder of the aforementioned account in the State of Minnesota Wetland Mitigation Bank and hereby certify that: 1)the credits described in this application have either been sold to the user of credits or I will use them to mitigate wetland impacts for my own project, 2)I have received payment in full from the buyer(if applicable), 3)the credits have not been sold or used in any way to mitigate wetland losses other than for the project and location identified in the project site information block on the previous page, 4)the subject wetland credits should be withdrawn my account, 5)I will not have a negative balance of credits after the subject credits are debited from my account,and 6)the Annual Fee for this account has been paid(or will be with an enclosed check). Authorized Signature of Owner/Seller of Credits Date 9.BWSR APPROVAL AND DEBITING OF ACCOUNT I hereby certify that the credits have been properly debited'from the subject account,effective the date of signature. Authorized Signature Date Upon approval by BWSR,a copy of this instrument will be mailed to the user of the credits,all regulatory authorities involved,the account holder and the Board Conservationist. A letter will also be sent to the account holder acknowledging the debit and new account balance. IMPORTANT REMINDERS I. The Owner/Seller of the credits is responsible for submittal of this form,containing original signatures,to the BWSR Wetland Bank Administrator so the affected account can be properly debited. 2. No impacts to any wetland or other water resource may commence until the credits have been debited from the Minnesota Wetland Mitigation Bank and a copy of this approval has been mailed to the regulatory authority(ies),the account holder and the user of the credits. 3. It is a criminal offense for a seller of wetland credits to sell credits more than one time. It is the responsibility of the account holder to report any credit sales that are not noted on the most current official BWSR account balance. Page 2 of 2 BWSR Form:wca-bank-05(online withdrawal form).doc Mail to: Bank Coordinator.Board of Water& Soil Resources Revised 1/04/05 520 Lafayette Road North St.Paul,MN 55155 6.CERTIFICATION OF USER OF WETLAND CREDITS The proposed user of credits hereby certifies that he/she:a)either owns the subject wetland credits or has entered into an agreement to purchase said credits,subject to the approval of all applicable regulatory authorities andb)has filed appropriate plans,specifications and application forms with all applicable regulatory authorities that describe the wetland or water resource impacts for which the subject wetland credits will be utilized for mitigation purposes. Authorized Signature of Proposed User of Credits PRINT Name Date 7.REGULATORY AUTHORITY APPROVAL(S) The following authorized representatives of the regulatory authority(ies)identified on page 1 of this application hereby certify that theyhave: a)verified that the subject wetland credits are deposited in the account of the owner/seller,b)approved a wetland replacement plan or other water resource impact under their jurisdiction,and c)approved the proposed use of the wetland bank credits described herein. Ben Meyer PRINT Name of WCA LGU Official Signature of Authorized WCA LGU Official =� JDaatee Dan Seemon ,vir-�f►'1 C;IO PRINT Name of Other Regulatory Official(if any) Signature of Other Authorized Official Date St.Paul District,Army Corps of Engineers. 190 Centre Street East,St.Paul,MN 55101-1638 Agency Address of Other Regulatory Official 8. CERTIFICATION OF OWNER/SELLER OF CREDITS I am the holder of the aforementioned account in the State of Minnesota Wetland Mitigation Bank and hereby certify that: 1)the credits described in this application have either been sold to the user of credits or I will use them to mitigate wetland impacts for my own project, 2)I have received payment in full from the buyer(if applicable), 3)the credits have not been sold or used in any way to mitigate wetland losses other than for the project and location ideutified in the project site information block on the previous page, 4)the subject wetland credits should be withdrawn my account, 5)I will not have a negative balance of credits after the subject credits are debited from my account,and . 6)the Annual Fee for this account has been paid(or will be with an enclosed check). Authorized Signature of Owner/Seller of Credits Date 9.BWSR APPROVAL AND DEBITING OF ACCOUNT I hereby certify that the credits have been properly debited from the subject account,efective the date of signature. Authorized Signature Date Upon approval by BWSR,a copy of this instrument will be mailed to the user of the credits,all regulatory authorities involved,the account holder and the Board Conservationist. A letter will also be sent to the account holder acknowledging the debit and new account balance. IMPORTANT REMINDERS 1. The Owner/Seller of the credits is responsible for submittal of this form,containing original signatures,to the BWSR Wetland Bank Administrator so the affected account can be properly debited. 2. No impacts to any wetland or other water resource may commence until the credits have been debited from the Minnesota Wetland Mitigation Bank and a copy of this approval has been mailed to the regnlatory anthority(ies),the acconnt holder and the user of the credits. 3. It is a criminal offense for a seller of wetland credits to sell credits more than one time. It is the responsibility of the account holder to report any credit sales that are not noted on the most current official BWSR account balance. Page 2 of 2 BWSR Form:wca-bank-05(online withdrawal form).doc ',11 Li to: Banh: r oo:•dinatov.Beard Resourt.:rs Revised 1/04/05 520 Lafayette Road North St i 'u' MN .5:',1`.•15 li ONE COMPANY Many Solutions" Memo To: Ben Meyer King Rail Yard Expansion: Addendum to From: Jon Schubbe Project: Wetland Report/Joint Permit Application Date: 11/25/2013 Re: Responses to LGU and TEP Comments WCD Boundary/Type Application-Comment 2: The delineation memo does not provide the Circular 39 and/or the Eggers and Reed wetland types(although this information is in the Replacement Plan Application); • Wetland 1 generally consists of two components. The southern portion is a seasonally flooded,palustrine(PEM/SSC) linear drainage ditch dominated by emergent herbaceous and shrubby hydrophytes(Phalaris arundinacea, Salix interior). This wetland demonstrates characteristics consistent with Circular 39 Type 2 wetlands and Eggers and Reed fresh wet meadows. The second component of Wetland 1 is a broader basin than the drainage ditch, mostly dominated by semi-permanently flooded,palustrine emergent(PEMF,Circular 39 Type 3)herbaceous hydrophytes(Typha angustifolia, Phragmites australis)with components of sandbar willow(Salix interior) and semi-permanent standing water(PUBF). This wetland demonstrates characteristics consistent with Circular 39 Type 3 wetlands and Eggers and Reed shallow marshes. • Wetland 2 is a seasonally-flooded palustrine(PEM/SSCx)basin and is generally characterized by mixed emergent and shrubby vegetation bordered by uniform, steeply sloped, 3 to 4 foot embankments. This wetland demonstrates characteristics consistent with Circular 39 Type 2 wetlands and Eggers and Reed fresh wet meadows. WCD Boundary/Type Application- Comment 3: The soil datasheet for wetland 1 appears to be missing from the PDF report that was received by the WCD; • This addendum includes a complete package of data sheets, including the sheet in question. WCD Boundary/Type Application- Comment 4: The delineation memo does not include a DNR Public Waters Map; • This addendum includes a revised version of Figure 1,which displays PWI basins/lakes in the vicinity of the project. There are no PWI streams in the vicinity of the project. HDR Engineering,Inc. 701 Xenia Avenue South,Suite 600 Phone(763)591-5400 Page 1 of 9 Minneapolis,MN 55416 Fax(763)591-5413 www.hdrinc.com WCD Boundary/Type Application- Comment 5: The delineation memo states that the wetlands were delineated in accordance with the Midwest Regional Supplement of the Wetland Delineation Manual. The project area is in the Northcentral/Northeast Region and that supplement should be referenced. The correct regional datasheets were used. • Wetlands were delineated in accordance with the Northcentral/Northeast Supplement. WCD Replacement Plan Application-Comment 1: The application does not include "Part II of the Minnesota Local/State/Federal Application Form for Water/Wetland Projects."Therefore the application is not complete. Part II must be included; • Part II is included as a part of this addendum. WCD Replacement Plan Application-Comment 3: The application states that a portion of each track cannot be used during the St. Croix Bridge construction due to safety reasons and therefore requiring the need for additional ladder tracks. Once the St. Croix Bridge construction is complete,will the existing rail bed be usable and meet the needs of the facility? If this is the case,then it could be possible to consider these impacts temporary, albeit longer than the six months generally applied under Mn Rule 8420.0415. Mn Rule 8420.0415, item H(2)allows for longer periods of temporary impact through LGU approval with consultation with the technical evaluation panel. This could possibly be applicable in this instance and may eliminate the need for replacement; • The portion of the railyard located within the bridge construction area will be restored to its existing condition after construction is complete,however,rail cars will be prevented from entering the construction zone during the construction phase of the bridge project. The proposed tracks will be used to offset the capacity of the existing facility, not available during construction. The foundation and construction requirements to support the load of the proposed tracks are substantial and permanent in nature. Therefore,the proposed tracks are considered permanent and will remain in place and operational after bridge construction is complete. WCD Replacement Plan Application-Comment 5: The application does not provide detail on the minimization efforts for the proposed impacts. A general statement of"a gentle slope between the rail bed and the surface elevation of wetland" is mentioned, but what is the slope? Has the slope been maximized to reduce wetland impacts while maintaining support for the rail bed? Additional detail on impact minimization should be included; • The slope between the rail bed and wetlands will be 3:1. This is the maximum pitch recommended by geotechnical analysis of the project and underlying soils therefore, the footprint of proposed facilities has been minimized by using the steepest slopes appropriate for the soil conditions of the The grading plan will also include a ditch adjacent to the southwest track, to maintain the functionality of the existing wet ditch in this location. The width of this ditch will be two feet, which is the minimum width acceptable to Union Pacific. HDR Engineering,Inc. 701 Xenia Avenue South,Suite 600 Phone(763)591-5400 Page 2 of 9 Minneapolis,MN 55416 Fax(763)591-5413 wwwhdrinc.com WCD Replacement Plan Application- Comment 6: The application references "grading activities"but does not contain a grading plan for review; • This addendum includes a figure displaying the grading plan WCD Replacement Plan Application - Comment 8: The applicant proposes to utilize 0.02 credits (from a previous project) from Wetland Bank Account#1104 in Chisago County. These credits are not eligible for this project's required replacement, as per. Mn Rule 8420.0522, Subp. 7 Siting of Replacement: "impacts in a less than 50%area(Washington County) must be replaced in a less than 50%area." Chisago County is in a 50%-80% area and therefore credits in that County cannot be used for impacts in Washington County(See also Mn Statute 103G.222, Subd. 3, as enacted in May, 2011); • Comment noted. Number of banking credits proposed for purchase in Washington County has been increased by 0.02 acres to a total of 0.6244 acres. As such, the application is no longer proposing applying previous credits to the project. WCD Replacement Plan Application- Comment 9: The applicant proposes to purchase wetland credits for the other 0.6044 acres of required replacement from a wetland bank in Bank Service Area 6, however does not provide the required information as per Mn Rule 8420.0330 Subp.3C (i.e. bank account number, completed application for withdrawal, etc). This information is required for the application to be complete; • The applicant is proposing to purchase 0.6244 credits from Wetland Bank 1319; 0.05 credits of fresh (wet)meadow, 0.035 credits of shallow marsh and 0.5394 credits of upland. The availability of wetland credits in Washington County is sparse and the applicant is proposing to purchase the balance of fresh(wet)meadow and shallow marsh credits available at this bank. This bank is the only bank in Washington County and the <50%pre-settlement area with an appreciable amount of Corp-certified credits available. • A completed application for withdrawal and purchase agreement is included in this addendum. HDR Engineering,Inc. 701 Xenia Avenue South,Suite 600 Phone(763)591-5400 Page 3 of 9 Minneapolis,MN 55416 Fax(763)591-5413 www.hdrinc.com WCD Replacement Plan Application- Comment 10: Table 2 of Attachment 1 of the application contains wetland type information including Eggers and Reed and Circular 39 typing. For each wetland, the two types do not correlate. For example, for wetland 2 the Eggers and Reed wetland type of"fresh (wet) meadow" does not correlate with a Circular 39 Type 1 wetland. The wetland types as marked on page 1, Section 2 of the Part I application also do not match. The wetland types should be revised. • See the revised Table 2 below. Table was revised to reflect this comment. Table 2 (Revised). Permanent Wetland Impacts Circular Permanent Eggers and Impacting 39 Detailed Figure Impact Area Reed TypeRail Track Type (ft2) Shallow Marsh/Fresh 3/2 Southwest Figure 3*- 13,550.4 (Wet) Wetland 1 Meadow Fresh(Wet) Figure 3*- Meadow 2 Northeast Wetland 2 49.0 Overall Total Permanent Impacts 13,599.4 *These figures accompany the Wetland Delineation Report • Wetland types on Page 1, Section 2 of Part I should read Circular 39 Wetland Types 2 & 3,Wetland Plant Community types Shallow Marsh and Fresh Meadow. BWSR Comment 2: There is no discussion on minimization, e.g. side slopes; See response to WCD Comment#5, above. BWSR Comment 3/4: The credits purchased and withdrawn from the Goertz bank in 2005 are considered used. Applicants do not have statutory ability to hold on to credits. Under replacement siting 103G. 222, Subd. 3. Impacts in a less than 50% area must be replaced in a less than 50% area. • With this addendum, the applicant revises their proposalto purchase 0.6244 credits from Wetland Bank 1319, which is located in BSA 6 and a<50% area. The amount of credits proposed for purchase reflects the entire scope of credits required for this project, and does not include Xcel's `existing' credits. BWSR Comment 5: The application requires a completed credit withdrawal form. • This addendum includes a completed purchase agreement and withdrawal form. HDR Engineering,Inc. 701 Xenia Avenue South,Suite 600 Phone(763)591-5400 Page 4 of 9 Minneapolis,MN 55416 Fax(763)591-5413 www.hdrinc.com Complete Data Sheet Package HDR Engineering,Inc. 701 Xenia Avenue South,Suite 600 Phone(763)591-5400 Page 5 of 9 Minneapolis,MN 55416 Fax(763)591-5413 www.hdrinc.com WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM-Northcentral and Northeast Region Project/Site: King Rail Ladder Track Expansion City/County: Washington County Sampling Date: 8/22/2013 Applicant/Owner: Xcel Energy,Inc. State: MN Sampling Point: Wetland 1 j Investigator(s): Jon Schubbe Sharon Sarappo Section,Township,Range S 3 T 29 Nor R 20 Ea Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.): Toe of Slope Local Relief(concave,convex,none): Concave Slope(%) 1 Subregion(LRR or MLRA): K Lat: 45.034346 Long: -92.78849 Datum: WGS 1984 Soil Map Unit Name: Burkhardt sandy loam,0 to 3 percent slopes NWI Classification: None Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If No,explain in Remarks) Are Vegetation , Soil X , or Hydrology , significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes X No Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology , naturally problematic? (If needed,explain any answers in Remarks.) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS-Attach a site map showing sampling point locations,transects, important features,etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampled Area Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No within a Wetland? Yes X No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No If yes,optional Wetland Site ID Remarks: Wetland occupies low elevations of a graded ditch which parallels existing rail yard.Wetland edge placed along the base of the graded slope.Soils likely disturbed during construction of the rail facilities and ditch. HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators(minimum of two required) Primary Indicators(minimum of one is required;check all that apply) ❑ Surface Soil Cracks(B6) I ❑ Surface Water(A1) ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(B9) ❑ Drainage Patterns(B10) ❑ High Water Table(A2) ❑Aquatic Fauna(B13) ❑ Moss Trim Lines(B16) ❑ Saturation(A3) ❑ Marl Deposits(B15) ❑ Dry-Season Water Table(C2) ❑ Water Marks(B1) ❑Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1) ❑ Crayfish Burrows(C8) ❑ Sediment Deposits(B2) ©Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) ❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imag.(C9) ❑ Drift Deposits(B3) ❑Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) ❑ Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1) ❑ Algal Mat or Crust(B4) ❑ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) © Geomorphic Position(D2) ❑ Iron Deposits(B5) ❑ Thin Muck Surface(C7) ❑ Shallow Aquitard(D3) ❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(B7) ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) ❑ Microtopographic Relief(D4) ❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(B8) © FAC-Neutral Test(D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): -- Water Table Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): -- Saturation Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): -- Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes_X No (includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks: Wetland occupies low spot in ditch. II US Army Corps of Engineers Lal Northcentral and Northeast Region—Version 2.0 1 VEGETATION— Use scientific names of plants Sampling Point: Wetland 1 Absolute Dominant Indicator %Cover Species Status Dominance Test Worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30 Ft ) Number of Dominant Species A That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 3 (A) Populus deltoides 40 Y FAC 40 =Total Cover Total Number of Dominant Species Across all Strata: 3 (B) Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 30 Ft Comus alba 30 Y FACW Percent of Dominant Species 100.0% (AB) That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 30 =Total Cover Herb Stratum (Plot size: 6 Ft ) Prevalence Index Worksheet: Phalaris arundinacea • 90 Y FACW Total%Cover of: Multiply by: Eutrochium purpureum 10 N FAC OBL species 10 x 1 = 10 Impatiens capensis 10 N FACW FACW species 130 x 2= 260 Leersia lenticularis 10 N OBL 50 x 3= 150 FAC species Solidago canadensis 10 N FACU 0 x 4— 40 FACU species 11- 130 =Total Cover 0 x 5— 0 Vine Stratum UPL species Column Totals: 200 (A) 460 (B) Prevalence Index=8/A= 2.30 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: X Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation X Dominance Test>50% X Prevalence Index 5 3.0 Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation (Explain) Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present,unless disturbed or problematic. Definitions of Vegetation Strata: Tree—Woody plants 3in.(7.6 cm)or more in diameter at breast height(DBH),regardless of height. Sapling/shrub—Woody plants less than 3 in.DBH and greater than 3.28 ft(1 m)tall. Herb—All herbaceous(non-woody)plants,regardless of size,and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall. Woody vines—All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Remarks:(Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.) At data point,very little bare ground;moss covered where present.Vegetation communities vary within wetland area.A stand of willow is present along the ditch north of the data point.Phragmites australlis and typha spp occupy the main body of the wetland,north of the data point. US Army Corps of Engineers L Northcentral and Northeast Region—Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point: Wetland 1 Profile Description:(Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of Indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features i (inches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Type 1 Loc 2 Texture Remarks 0 to 4 10YR 2/ 1 70 2.5Y 6/1 20 D M LOAM High organic content. Possible to squeeze out water. 0 to 4 / 10 YR 5/8 10 C PL LOAM 4 to 8 10YR 2/ 1 100 SANDY LOAM 8 to 16 10YR 3/ 1 95 7.5YR 5/6 5 C M SAND 1Type:C=Concentration,D=Depletion,RM=Reduced Martix,CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2 Location:PL=Pore Lining,M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: 3 ❑ Polyvalue Below Surface(S8)(LRR R, Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils: ❑ Histosol(A1) MLRA 149B) ❑ 2 cm Muck(A10)(LRR K,L,MLRA 149B) ❑ Histic Epipedon(A2) 1 ❑ Thin Dark Surface(S9)(LRR R,MLRA 149B)) ❑ Coast Prairie Redox(A16)(LRR K,L,R) 1 ❑ Black Histic(A3) ❑ Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1)(LRR K,L) ❑ 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat(S3)(LRR K,L,R) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) ❑ Stratified Layers(A5) ❑ Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) CIDark Surface(S7)(LRR K,L) CIDepleted Below Dark Surface(A11) CIDepleted Matrix(F3) Ill Polyvalue Below Surface(S8)(LRR K,L) CIThick Dark Surface(Al2) El Redox Dark Surface(F6) 111 Thin Dark Surface(S9)(LRR K,L) ❑ Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)(LRR K,L,R) ❑ Sandy Mucky Mineral(51) ❑ Depleted Dark Surface(F7) ❑ Piedmont Floodplain Soils(F19)(LRR P,S,T) ❑ Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) ❑ Redox Depressions(F8) ❑ Mesic Spodic(TA6)(MLRA 144A,145,149B) ❑ Sandy Redox(S5) ❑ Red Parent Material(F21) ❑ Stripped Matrix(S6) ❑ Dark Surface(S7)(LRR R,MLRA 149B) CIVery Shallow Dark Surface(TF12)(LRR T,U) ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) 3 Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present,unless disturbed or problematic. ❑ Restrictive Layer(if observed): Type: Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No Depth(inches): Remarks: Two redox features/colors observed between 0"&4"within 70%matrix of 10YR 2/1.A black,mucky matrix with large depletions that have oxidized root channels.10YR 5/8 in top 4"is associated with oxidized root channels. US Army Corps of Engineers al Northcentral and Northeast Region—Version 2.0 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM-Northcentral and Northeast Region Project/Site: King Rail Ladder Track Expansion City/County: Washington County Sampling Date: 8/22/2013 Applicant/Owner: Xcel Energy,Inc. State: MN Sampling Point: Upland 1 Investigator(s): Jon Schubbe Sharon Sarappo Section,Township,Range S 3 T 29 Nor R 20 Ea Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.): Hillslope Local Relief(concave,convex,none): None Slope(%) 4 Subregion(LRR or MLRA): K Lat: 45.034335 Long: -92.788531 Datum: WGS 1984 Soil Map Unit Name: Burkhardt sandy loam,0 to 3 percent slopes NWI Classification: Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If No,explain in Remarks) Are Vegetation , Soil X_ , or Hydrology , significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes X No Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology , naturally problematic? (If needed,explain any answers in Remarks.) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS-Attach a site map showing sampling point locations,transects, important features,etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No X Is the Sampled Area Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X within a Wetland? Yes No X Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X If yes,optional Wetland Site ID Remarks: Point established above foot of graded ditch slope.Hard packed cobble/gravel prevented soil samples to be collected below 3".Relied on lack of wetland hydrology and hydrophytic vegetation to make'upland'determination. HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators(minimum of two required) Primary Indicators(minimum of one is required;check all that apply) ❑ Surface Soil Cracks(B6) ❑ Surface Water(A1) • ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(B9) ❑ Drainage Patterns(B10) ❑ High Water Table(A2) ❑Aquatic Fauna(B13) ( ) ❑ Moss Trim Lines 616 ❑ Saturation(A3) ❑ Marl Deposits(B15) ❑ Dry-Season Water Table(C2) ❑ Water Marks(B1) ❑Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1) ❑ Crayfish Burrows(C8) ❑ Sediment Deposits(B2) ❑Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) ❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imag.(C9) ❑ Drift Deposits(B3) ❑ Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) ❑ Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1) ❑ Algal Mat or Crust(B4) ❑ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) ❑ Geomorphic Position(D2) ❑ Iron Deposits(B5) ❑ Thin Muck Surface(C7) ❑ Shallow Aquitard(D3) ❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(B7) ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) ❑ Microtopographic Relief(D4) ❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(B8) ❑ FAC-Neutral Test(D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): -- Water Table Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): -- Saturation Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): -- Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No_X_ (includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers j Northcentral and Northeast Region—Version 2.0 VEGETATION— Use scientific names of plants Sampling Point: Upland 1 Absolute Dominant ,Indicator %Cover Scecies Status Dominance Test Worksheet: Tree StratumNumber of Dominant Species (Plot size: 30 Ft ) That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 0 (A) Juniperus virginiana 15 Y FACU 15 =Total Cover Total Number of Dominant Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 30 Ft Species Across all Strata: 5 (B) Populus tremuloides 40 Y FACU Percent of Dominant Species 0.0% (A/B) That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 40 =Total Cover Herb Stratum (Plot size: 6 Ft _ ) Prevalence Index Worksheet: Medicago sativa 70 Y N/I Total%Cover of: Multiply by: Rubus idaeus 30 Y FACU OBL species 0 x 1 = 0 Solidago canadensis 30 Y FACU FACW species 0 x 2= 0 Cirsium arvense 10 N FACU 0 x 3= 0 FAC species 140 =Total Cover FACU species 125 x 4= 500 Vine Stratum UPL species 0 x 5= 0 Column Totals: 125 (A) 500 (B) Prevalence Index=8/A= 4.00 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation Dominance Test>50% Prevalence Index 5 3.0 Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation (Explain) Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present,unless disturbed or problematic. Definitions of Vegetation Strata: Tree—Woody plants 3in.(7.6 cm)or more in diameter at breast height(DBH),regardless of height. Sapling/shrub—Woody plants less than 3 in.DBH and greater than 3.28 ft(1 m)tall. Herb—All herbaceous(non-woody)plants,regardless of size,and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall. Woody vines—All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No X Remarks:(Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.) US Army Corps of Engineers FD3 Northcentral and Northeast Region—Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point: Upland 1 Profile Description:(Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of Indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Type 1 Loc 2 Texture Remarks 0 to 3 10YR 3/ 2 100 LOAMY SAND 1Type:C=Concentration,D=Depletion,RM=Reduced Martix,CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location:PL=Pore Lining,M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils: 3 ❑ Histosol(A1) ❑ Polyvalue Below Surface(S8)(LRR R, ❑ Histic Epipedon(A2) MLRA 149B) El2 cm Muck(A10)(LRR K,L,MLRA 149B) ❑ Thin Dark Surface(S9)(LRR R,MLRA 149B)) ❑ Coast Prairie Redox(A16)(LRR K,L,R) ❑ Black Histic(A3) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) ❑ Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1)(LRR K,L) 1115 cm Mucky Peat or Peat(S3)(LRR K,L,R) ❑ Stratified Layers(A5) CILoamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) CIDark Surface(S7)(LRR K,L) ❑ Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) ❑ Depleted Matrix(F3) 111 Polyvalue Below Surface(S8)(LRR K,L) 111Thick Dark Surface(Al2) CIRedox Dark Surface(F6) [11 Thin Dark Surface(S9)(LRR K,L) Cl Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)(LRR K,L,R) ❑ Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) ❑ Depleted Dark Surface(F7) ❑ Piedmont Floodplain Soils(F19)(LRR P,S,T) ❑ Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) ❑ Redox Depressions(F8) 11] Mesic Spodic(TA6)(MLRA 144A,145,149B) [1] Sandy Redox(S5) ❑ ❑ Red Parent Material(F21) Stripped Matrix(S6) ❑ Dark Surface(S7)(LRR R,MLRA 149B) CIVery Shallow Dark Surface(TF12)(LRR T,U) ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) •3 Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present,unless disturbed or problematic. ❑ Restrictive Layer(if observed): Type: Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): Remarks: Rocky/cobble substrate,likely associated with the grading or installation of the ditch.Several pits were attempted but it was not possible to dig below 3". US Army Corps of Engineers j_'•'1� Northcentral and Northeast Region—Version 2.0 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM-Northcentral and Northeast Region Project/Site: King Rail Ladder Track Expansion City/County: Washington County Sampling Date: 8/22/2013 Applicant/Owner: Xcel Energy,Inc. State: MN Sampling Point: Wetland 2 Investigator(s): Jon Schubbe Section,Township,Range S 3 T 29 Nor R 20 Ea Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.): Toe of Slope Local Relief(concave,convex,none): Concave Slope(%) 0 Subregion(LRR or MLRA): K Lat: 45.03581 Long: -92.789178 Datum: WGS 1984 Soil Map Unit Name: Udorthents,wet substratum NWI Classification: Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If No,explain in Remarks) Are Vegetation , Soil X , or Hydrology , significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes X No Are Vegetation _ , Soil , or Hydrology , naturally problematic? (If needed,explain any answers in Remarks.) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS-Attach a site map showing sampling point locations,transects, important features,etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampled Area Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No within a Wetland? Yes X No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No If yes,optional Wetland Site ID Remarks: Wetland occupying the low point in a graded ditch/drainage channel between ladder tracks and service road.Wet edge placed at the base of graded slope. Soils likely disturbed with the establishment of the ditch. HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators(minimum of two required) Primary Indicators(minimum of one is required;check all that apply) ❑ Surface Soil Cracks(B6) ❑ Surface Water(A1) ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(B9) ❑ Drainage Patterns(B10) © High Water Table(A2) ©Aquatic Fauna(B13) ❑ Moss Trim Lines(B16) ❑ Saturation(A3) ❑ Marl Deposits(B15) ❑ Dry-Season Water Table(C2) Cl Water Marks(B1) ❑Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1) ❑ Crayfish Burrows(C8) ❑ Sediment Deposits(B2) ©Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) 111 Saturation Visible on Aerial Imag.(C9) ❑ Drift Deposits(B3) ❑Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) ❑ Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1) ❑ Algal Mat or Crust(B4) ❑ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) ® Geomorphic Position(D2) ❑ Iron Deposits(B5) ❑ Thin Muck Surface(C7) ❑ Shallow Aquitard(D3) ❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(B7) ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) 111 Microtopographic Relief(D4) ❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(B8) ® FAC-Neutral Test(D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): -- Water Table Present? Yes X No Depth(inches): 4" Saturation Present? Yes X No Depth(inches): 0" Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No (includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks: Snail shells observed within soil matrix,near the surface,while investigating soils.Hydrology generated by graded,linear drainage ditch. US Army Corps of Engineers FM Northcentral and Northeast Region—Version 2.0 VEGETATION— Use scientific names of plants Sampling Point: Wetland 2 Absolute Dominant Indicator %Cover Suecies Status Dominance Test Worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30 Ft ) Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 5 (A) Fraxinus nigra 10 Y FACW Salix nigra 10 Y OBL Total Number of Dominant Species Across all Strata: 5 (B) 20 =Total Cover Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 30 Ft ) Percent of Dominant Species 100.0% (A/B) Comus sericea 10 Y FACW That Are OBL,FACW,or FAG: Salix interior 5 Y FACW Prevalence Index Worksheet: 15 =Total Cover Total%Cover of: Multiply by: Herb Stratum (Plot size: 6 Ft ) OBL species 25 x 1 = 25 Phalaris arundinacea 90 Y FACW FACW species 115 x 2= 230 Asclepias incarnata 5 N OBL FAC species 0 x 3= 0 Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani 5 N OBL 0 x 4= 0 Typha angustifolia 5 N OBL FACU species UPL species 0 x 5= 0 105 =Total Cover Vine Stratum Column Totals: 140 (A) 255 (B) Prevalence Index=B/A= 1.82 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: X Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation X Dominance Test>50% X Prevalence Index 5 3.0 Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation (Explain) Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present,unless disturbed or problematic. Definitions of Vegetation Strata: Tree—Woody plants 3in.(7.6 cm)or more in diameter at breast height(DBH),regardless of height. Sapling/shrub—Woody plants less than 3 in.DBH and greater than 3.28 ft(1 m)tall. Herb—All herbaceous(non-woody)plants,regardless of size,and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall. Woody vines—All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Remarks:(Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.) Abrupt change to hydrophytes at the base of ditch slope. US Army Corps of Engineers L 7 Northcentral and Northeast Region—Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point: Wetland 2 Profile Description:(Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of Indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Type 1 Loc 2 Texture Remarks 0 to 4 10YR 2/ 1 90 10YR 4/6 10 C PL LOAM High organic content; possible to squeeze out water. 4 to 8 10YR 2/ 1 100 SILTY CLAY LOAM 8 to 12 7.5YR 4/ 4 100 SANDY LOAM 1Type:C=Concentration,D=Depletion,RM=Reduced Martix,CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. 2Location:PL=Pore Lining,M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: ❑ Histosol(A1) ❑ Polyvalue Below Surface(S8)(LRR R, Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils: 3 ❑ Histic Epipedon(A2) MLRA 1498) 1112 cm Muck(A10)(LRR K,L,MLRA 149B) ❑ Black Histic(A3) ❑ Thin Dark Surface(S9)(LRR R,MLRA 149B)) ❑ Coast Prairie Redox(A16)(LRR K,L,R) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) ❑ Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1)(LRR K,L) ❑ 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat(S3)(LRR K,L,R) El Stratified Layers(A5) ❑ Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) ❑ Dark Surface(S7)(LRR K,L) ❑ Depleted Matrix(F3) ❑ Polyvalue Below Surface(S8)(LRR K,L)Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) [I] ❑ Thick Dark Surface(Al2) © Redox Dark Surface(F6) El Thin Dark Surface(S9)(LRR K,L) ❑ Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1) ❑ Depleted Dark Surface(F7) ❑ Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)(LRR K,L,R) ❑ Piedmont Floodplain Soils(F19)(LRR P,S,T) ❑ Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) ❑ Redox Depressions(F8) ❑ Sandy Redox(S5) ❑ Mesic Spodic(TA6)(MLRA 144A,145,149B) ❑ Stripped Matrix(S6) ElRed Parent Material(F21) ❑ Dark Surface(S7)(LRR R,MLRA 149B) ElVery Shallow Dark Surface(TF12)(LRR T,U) 3 ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present,unless disturbed or problematic. ❑ Restrictive Layer(if observed): Type: Depth(inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No Remarks: High organic content observed in top 4". 1 US Army Corps of Engineers3 Northcentral and Northeast Region—Version 2.0 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM-Northcentral and Northeast Region Project/Site: King Rail Ladder Track Expansion City/County: Washington County Sampling Date: 8/22/2013 Applicant/Owner: Xcel Energy,Inc. State: MN Sampling Point: Upland 2 Investigator(s): Jon Schubbe Section,Township,Range S 3 T 29 Nor R 20 Ea Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.): Top of Slope Local Relief(concave,convex,none): Convex Slope(%) 4 Subregion(LRR or MLRA): K Lat: 45.035823 Long: -92.789201 Datum: WGS 1984 Soil Map Unit Name: Udorthents,wet substratum NWI Classification: Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If No,explain in Remarks) Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology , significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes X No Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology , naturally problematic? (If needed,explain any answers in Remarks.) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS-Attach a site map showing sampling point locations,transects, important features,etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No X Is the Sampled Area X Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X within a Wetland? Yes o Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X If yes,optional Wetland Site ID Remarks: Point established near the shoulder of the slope.Side slope very steep and difficult to sample from. HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators(minimum of two required) Primary Indicators(minimum of one is required;check all that apply) ❑ Surface Soil Cracks(B6) ❑ Surface Water(A1) ❑ Water-Stained Leaves(B9) ❑ Drainage Patterns(B10) ❑ High Water Table(A2) ❑Aquatic Fauna(B13) ❑ Moss Trim Lines(B16) ❑ Saturation(A3) ❑ Marl Deposits(B15) ❑ Dry-Season Water Table(C2) ❑ Water Marks(B1) ❑Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1) ❑ Crayfish Burrows(C8) ❑ Sediment Deposits(B2) ❑Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) ❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imag.(C9) ❑ Drift Deposits(B3) ❑ Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) ❑ Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1) ❑ Algal Mat or Crust(B4) ❑ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) ❑ Geomorphic Position(D2) ❑ Iron Deposits(B5) ❑ Thin Muck Surface(C7) ❑ Shallow Aquitard(D3) ❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(B7) ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) ❑ Microtopographic Relief(D4) ❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(B8) ❑ FAC-Neutral Test(D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): -- Water Table Present? Yes No _ X Depth(inches): -- Saturation Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): -- Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes Nom (includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available: Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers T1 Northcentral and Northeast Region—Version 2.0 VEGETATION— Use scientific names of plants Sampling Point: Upland 2 Absolute pominant )ndicator %Cover Sloecies Status Dominance Test Worksheet: Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30 Ft ) Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 2 (A) Populus deltoides 10 Y FAC 10 =Total Cover Total Number of Dominant Species Across all Strata: 4 (B) Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 30 Ft Rhamnus cathartica 30 Y FAC Percent of Dominant Species 50.0% (A/B) That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 30 =Total Cover Herb Stratum (Plot size: 6 Ft ) Prevalence Index Worksheet: Bromus inermis 70 Y UPL Total%Cover of: Multiply by: Solidago canadensis 30 Y FACU OBL species 0 x 1 = 0 100 =Total Cover FACW species 0 x 2- 0 Vine Stratum FAC species 40 x 3= 120 FACU species 30 x 4= 120 UPL species 70 x 5= 350 Column Totals: 140 (A) 590 (B) Prevalence Index=8/A= 4.21 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation Dominance Test>50% Prevalence Index S 3.0 Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation (Explain) Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be present,unless disturbed or problematic. Definitions of Vegetation Strata: Tree—Woody plants 3in.(7.6 cm)or more in diameter at breast height(DBH),regardless of height. Sapling/shrub—Woody plants less than 3 in.DBH and greater than 3.28 ft(1 m)tall. Herb—All herbaceous(non-woody)plants,regardless of size,and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall. Woody vines—All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in height. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No X Remarks:(Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.) US Army Corps of Engineers L .3 Northcentral and Northeast Region-Version 2.0 SOIL Sampling Point: Upland 2 Profile Description:(Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of Indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Type 1 Loc 2 Texture Remarks 0 to 10 10YR 3/ 2 100 LOAMY SAND 10 to 14 10YR 3/ 2 90 10YR 4/6 10 C M LOAMY SAND 1Type:C=Concentration,D=Depletion,RM=Reduced Martix,CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains. ZLocation:PL=Pore Lining,M=Matrix. Hydric Soil Indicators: Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils: 3 ❑ Polyvalue Below Surface(S8)(LRR R, ❑ Histosol(A1) MLRA 149B) ❑ 2 cm Muck(A10)(LRR K,L,MLRA 149B) ❑ Histic Epipedon(A2) ❑ Thin Dark Surface(S9)(LRR R,MLRA 149B)) ❑ Coast Prairie Redox(A16)(LRR K,L,R) ❑ Black Histic(A3) ❑ Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1)(LRR K,L) ❑ 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat(S3)(LRR K,L,R) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) ❑ Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) ❑ Dark Surface(S7)(LRR K,L) ❑ Stratified Layers(A5) 111Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) ❑ Depleted Matrix(F3) 111 Polyvalue Below Surface(S8)(LRR K,L) 111Thick Dark Surface(Al2) CIRedox Dark Surface(F6) 111 Thin Dark Surface(S9)(LRR K,L) ❑ Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)(LRR K,L,R) ❑ S• andy Mucky Mineral(S1) ❑ Depleted Dark Surface(F7) ❑ Piedmont Floodplain Soils(F19)(LRR P,S,T) ❑ Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) ❑ Redox Depressions(F8) ❑ Mesic Spodic(TA6)(MLRA 144A,145,149B) ❑ S• andy Redox(S5) ❑ Red Parent Material(F21) ❑ Stripped Matrix(S6) ❑ Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF12)(LRR T,U) ❑ Dark Surface(S7)(LRR R,MLRA 149B) ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) 3 Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology must be present,unless disturbed or problematic. ❑ Restrictive Layer(if observed): Type: Hydric Soil Present? 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DESCRIPTION OF WETLAND IMPACTS: Complete the chart below: 1)Use one row of boxes for each wetland impact;2)If your project has more than one wetland impact,reference your overhead view(part of Section 5)to this chart by identifying and labeling"first impact"and"second impact"on your overhead view;3)If you are identifying only one wetland type within a given wetland impact area,use the first dotted line and leave the others blank; 4)If you have chosen to identify more than one wetland type within a given wetland impact area,use the extra dotted lines to indicate each wetland type,and identify predominant vegetation and size of impacted area for each separate wetland type within that impact area;5)If you do not have access to some of this information,call your LGU or SWCD office for assistance. (Photocopy chart for more impacts,if needed.) DESCRIPTION OF WETLAND IMPACTS Wetland impact Watershed Watershed Wetland plant Predominant Size of area Existing land use in project (as noted on name or and Bank community vegetation in impacted area(check all that apply) overhead view) number(if ServiceArea type impacted (in acres or known) wetland area square feet) Lower 6 Shallow Tyypha 8049. 0 Housing St.Croix Marsh angustifolia 5 sq ft 0 Commercial First River(37) ®Industrial impact 6 Fresh Phalaris 5500. ❑Parks/recreation areas "wet"meadow arundinacea 9 sq ft 0 Highways and associated rights-of-way ❑ Forested ❑ Farmsteads/agricultural ❑Vacant lands Lower St. 6 Fresh Phalaris 49.0 ❑ Public and semi-public Croix River "wet"meadow arundinacea sq ft (schools/gov't facilities) 0 Airports Second (37) impact 0 Extractive(gravel pits/quarries) ®Other: Rail 'If you are identifying only one wetland type within a given wetland impact area,use the first dotted line and leave the others blank. If you have chosen to identify more than one wetland type within a given wetland impact area,use the extra dotted lines to indicate each separate wetland type,and identify predominant vegetation and size of impacted area for each separate wetland type with that impact area. TOTALS OF AREA(S)IMPACTED FOR EACH WETLAND TYPE ON CHART(indicate acres❑or square feet Z) Wetland plant community type Shallow open water: Deep marsh: Shallow Marsh: 8049.5 Sedge meadow: Fresh wet meadow: 5549.9 Wet to wet mesic prairie: Calcareous fen: Open bog or coniferous bog: Shrub carr or alder thicket: Hardwood swamp or coniferous swamp: Floodplain forest Seasonally flooded basin 12. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Are you aware of any special considerations that apply to either the impact site(s)or the replacement site(s)? 0 Yes ®No (Examples:the presence of endangered species,special fish and wildlife resources,sensitive surface waters,or waste disposal site.) If YES,list and describe briefly. 13. SHORELAND IMPACT ZONE: Please identify each wetland impact site noted in Section 15 that is within 1000 feet of a lake or 300 feet of a river. No wetlands are located within the shoreland impact zone 'See Wetland Plants and Plant Communities of Minnesota and Wisconsin(Eggers and Reed,1997)as modified by the Board of Water and Soil Resources,United States Army Corps of Engineers. Minnesota Local/State/Federal Application Forms for Water/Wetland Projects Page 4 14. HOW PROPOSED REPLACEMENT WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED: Indicate how proposed replacement will be accomplished(check only one box below and continue as indicated): A. Wetland banking credits only Complete Application for Withdrawal of Wetland Credits Form and include with your application. Copies of this form are available from your LGU,or download a copy from www.bwsr.state.mn.us Skip to Section 19,page 6(You do not need to complete Sections 15-18). 0 B. Project-specific replacement only Continue with Section 15 below. 0 C. A Combination of wetland banking and project-specific replacement.If using project specific replacement that will result in surplus wetland credits that you propose to deposit in the state wetland bank for future use,then you must submit a wetland banking application directly to your LGU before or concurrently with submittal of this form.Also,Complete Application for Withdrawal of Wetland Credits Form and include with your application. Copies of this form and the wetland banking application is available from your LGU,or download a copy from www.bwsr.state.mn.us Continue with Section 15 below. 15. DESCRIPTION OF REPLACEMENT WETLAND(S)CONSTRUCTION(Complete this section only if you marked Box B or Box C in Section 14 above): Describe in detail how replacement wetland(s)will be constructed. If several methods will be used,describe each method. Details should include the following:1)type of construction(such as excavated in upland,restored by tile break,restored by ditch block or revegetated);2)type,size and specifications of outlet structures;3)elevations relative to Mean Sea Level or established benchmarks or key features(such as sill,emergency overflow or structure height);4)what best management practices will be implemented to prevent erosions or site degradation;5)proposed timetable for starting and ending the project;and 6)a vegetation management plan. Write this description on a separate sheet of paper labeled DESCRIPTION OF REPLACEMENT WETLAND CONSTRUCTION. 16. SURPLUS WETLAND CREDITS: If using project-specific replacement(Box B or Box C in Section 14 above),will the replacement result in any surplus wetland credits that you wish to have deposited in the State Wetland Bank for future use? 0 Yes ❑No. If yes,submit a Wetland Banking Application directly to your LGU before or concurrently with submittal of this form.Copies are available from your LGU,or download a copy from www.bwsr.state.mn.us 17. DESCRIPTION OF REPLACEMENT WETLANDS: Complete the chart below:1)Use one row of boxes for each wetland replacement site;2)If your project has more that one wetland replacement site,reference your overhead view(part of Section 5)to this chart by identifying and labeling"first replacement site"and"second replacement site"on your overhead view;3)If you are identifying only one wetland type within a given replacement site,use the first dotted line(s)and leave the others blank;4)If you have chosen to identify more than one wetland type in a given replacement site,use the extra dotted lines to indicate each separate wetland type,and identify type(s)of replacement credits and"restored or created"for each separate wetland type with that replacement site;5)If you do not have access to some of the information, or if you do not know your replacement ratio,call your LGU or SWCD office for assistance. Photocopy chart for more wetland replacements,if needed.) DESCRIPTION OF REPLACEMENT WETLANDS Identify Watershed County Section, Wetland Type(s)of replacement credits Restored Wetland name or Township, Plant (in acres or square feet) or replacement number Community created? site (if known) Range Typet New Wetland Public Value Indicate (as noted on Bank Service Credits(NWC) Credits(PVC) R or C overhead view) Area Name of First replacement site Name of Second replacement site If you are identifying only one wetland type within a given wetland impact area,use the first dotted line and leave the others blank. If you have chosen to identify more than one TOTAL NWC TOTAL PVC wetland type within a given wetland impact area,use the extra dotted lines to indicate each separate wetland type,and identify predominant vegetation and size of impacted area for REQUIRED REPLACEMENT RATIO: each separate wetland type within that impact area. (If known) Wetland plant community type: Shallow open water: Deep marsh: Shallow Marsh: Sedge meadow: Fresh wet meadow: Wet to wet mesic prairie: Calcareous fen: Open bog or coniferous bog: Shrub carr or alder thicket: Hardwood swamp or coniferous swamp: Floodplain forest Seasonally flooded basin *See Wetland Plants and Plant Communities of Minnesota and Wisconsin(Eggers and Reed,1997)as modified by the Board of Water and Soil Resources,United States Army Corps of Engineers. Minnesota Local/State/Federal Application Forms for Water/Wetland Projects Page 5 18. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR PROJECT-SPECIFIC REPLACEMENT(Required only'!"you marked Box B or Box C in Section 14): For projects involving at least some project-specific replacement,include the following additional information: ❑Two drawings to scale of the replacement wetland. Include both overhead view and profile(side view or cross-sectional view). See What to Include on Plans (Instructions,Page 3)for a detailed description of what should be included in these drawings. Without drawings,your application will be considered incomplete. 0 For created replacement wetlands,include additional soils information(if available)that indicates the capability of the site to produce and maintain wetland characteristics. Note 1: For replacement wetlands located on pipeline easements,you need to receive endorsement of your project from both the easement holder and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety's Office of Pipeline Safety. Before start of construction,the owner of any utilities must be notified. The landowner or contractor is responsible for giving this notice by calling"Gopher State One-Call"at 652-454-0002(Twin Cities Metro Area)or 1-800-252-1166(all other locations). Note 2: For extensive or complex projects supplementary information may be requested at a later dated from one or more of the responding agencies. Such information may include(but not be limited to)the following: topographic map,water table map,soil borings,depth soundings,aerial photographs, environmental assessment and/or engineering reports. 19. SIGNED AFFIRMATION: FOR PROJECTS INVOLVING REPLACEMENT BY WETLAND BANKING ONLY. To the best of my knowledge and belief,all information in Part Il is true, complete and accurate;and I affirm that the wetland losses will be replaced via withdrawal from an account in the State Wetland Bank. FOR PROJECTS INVOLVING EITHER PROJECT-SPECIFIC REPLACEMENT ONLY OR A COMBINATION OF WETLAND BANKING AND PROJECT-SPECIFIC REPLACEMENT: Part A: The replacement wetland. I affirm that the replacement wetland was not: Previously restored or created under a prior approved replacement plan or permit;AND Drained or filled under an exemption during the previous 10 years;AND Restored with financial assistance from public conservation programs;AND Restored using private funds,other than landowner funds,unless the funds are paid back with interest to the individual or organization that funded the restoration;and the individual or organization notifies the local government unit in writing that the restored wetland may be considered for replacement. Part B: Additional assurances(check all that apply): ❑The wetland will be replaced before or concurrent with the actual draining or filling of a wetland. 0 An irrevocable bank letter of credit,performance bond,or other acceptable security has been provided to guarantee successful completion of the wetland replacement. The wetland losses will be replaced via withdrawal from an account in the State Wetland Bank. Part C. For projects involving any project-specific replacement: Within 30 days of either receiving approval of this application or beginning work on the project,I will record the Declaration of Restrictions and Covenants on the deed for the property on which the replacement wetland(s)will be located;and I will at the same time submit proof of such recording to the LGU. To the best , kn• ledge and belief,all information in Part II is true,complete and accurate;and I affirm all statements in Part A and C,as well as checked : s'\ '`B. 'atm _ 11/20/2013 Signature a•t!rrl)t;a or agent Date FOR I USE ONLY Replacement plan is(check one): ❑Approved ['Approved with conditions(conditions attached) 0 Denied LGU official signature Date LGU has receive evidence of title and proof of recording of Declaration of Restrictions and Covenants for Replacement Wetland; County where recorded Date Document II assigned by recorder LGU official signature Date Minnesota Local/State/Federal Application Forms for Water/Wetland Projects Page 6 King Rail Yard Expansion Grading Plan HDR Engineering,Inc. 701 Xenia Avenue South,Suite 600 Phone(763)591-5400 Page 8 of 9 Minneapolis,MN 55416 Fax(763)591-5413 www.hdrinc.com ii ii 9 ig il _ H E 7i g!Mil1z8, y ' d X1211 OO+L VIS liii 01 HI- $. V1.-SZ9b9Z-HN 133HS 3NIlHOiVW gq, - wi i ,, �>- i� ,,INP" E 3 i-! Qco ¢BVI I gg?'=� ¢ten ¢'- Sd "' 1:\.1.1\\ SII O ' t I , i'6., . I 1 II ‘—\--- '7 \ 'I \ — W 1' t ' \ , 1 ii iI i ! 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' g gs gg i'Ili 1,i —d 4i 4 3 -2 1 I hi) " , ' - �i YmNagliF j K,, ti8. 11 6,i 0.4 xri:, - ,,, �f� 8 1) /:' I 1, , &---- ' -IASI", '-' 414 \ g , qty , /Will i Y figb a8 - : ,rl 4 4 a _ _ ii �r.4LL cr o ATCHLINE SHEET 01H-2646251 ,, o STA 7+00 TRK A w i 1 \ I -- -i ; °I „ li t �� - I a I n I I n I m I 1 € Application for Withdrawal of Wetland Credits and Purchase Agreement for Banking Credits HDR Engineering,Inc. 701 Xenia Avenue South,Suite 600 Phone(763)591-5400 Page 9 of 9 Minneapolis,MN 55416 Fax(763)591-5413 www.hdrinc.com Application for Withdrawal of Wetland Credits from the Minnesota Wetland Bank 1. Credit User This space is for BWSR use only completed bytheperson or entityDebit Date: To be proposing to use the wetland credits. Name: Jim Zyduck Organization(if applicable): Xcel Energy Street Address: 1103 King Plant Road City,State,Zip: Bayport, MN 55003 Phone: 651-731-5703 E-Mail Address: James.Zyduck@XcelEnergy.com 2. Wetland Impact Information To be completed for the project with wetland impacts that this withdrawal is intended to replace. Project Name: King Rail Yard Expansion Project Wetland Impact Size(acres):0.3122 County of Impact: Washington Replacement Ratio:2:1 Impact Major Watershed#:37 Total Replacement Required(acres):0.6244 Impact Bank Service Area: 6 LGU File#(if applicable): U.S.Army Corps Permit#(if applicable): Comments: By signature below,the proposed user of credits attests that he/she owns or has purchased the credits identified in this application and has recei -d app alftom the livable regulatory authority(ies). Credit User Signature. Date: 1i Zr3 3. Regulatory Approval/Authorization By signature below,the identified agency and authorized representative hereby certify that they have: a)verified that the subject wetland credits are deposited in the account of the owner/seller,b)approved a wetland replacement plan or similar agreement under their jurisdiction,and c)approve the proposed use of the wetland bank credits described herein. WCA LGU/Agency: E-mail address*: LGU Representative: Signature: Date: _ I (for NRCS, USAGE,etc. if applicable) Agency Name/Location: E-mail address*: Representative: Signature: Date: BWSR Application for Withdrawal of Wetland Credits Form Rev 10/3/2013 Page 1 of 2 Application for Withdrawal of Wetland Credits from the Minnesota Wetland Bank ' Sail 4. Withdrawal Information To be completed by seller of credits(account holder), Bank Service Area:6 Account Number 1319 County: Washington Credit Subgroup Cost per Credit Number of Credits to Cost of Purchased Letter Plant Community Type (tee) be Withdrawn(acre) Credits (acre=ft2/43560) (cost per cede x number of credits) A Fresh Meadow $71874.00 0.0504 $3622.45 t3 Shallow Marsh $71874.00 0.0350 $2515.59 C Upland $67518.00 0.5390 536392,20 $0.00. . TOTAL 0.6244 —1011$63414‘ Enter County Fee Table:www.bwsr.state mn.us/wetlands/2013 Fee Schedule odf from Table(county of 6.5%of sale price seller's bank) 4569.00 Above TOTAL_x � Transaction Fee(choose either amount) County Fee 471-Akir $2,852.88 Attach check payable to Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources. By signature below i seller and holder of the aforementioned account In the State of Minnesota Wetland Mitigation Bank certify that: 1) The credits described in this application have been sold to the credit user or will be used for my own project; 2) I have received payment in full from the buyer(If applicable); 3) The credits described in this application have not been sold or used in any way to mitigate wetland losses other than for the project and location identified in the wetland impact information block on the previous page; 4) The crecits described in this application should be withdrawn from my account:end 5) I wth not have a negative balance of credits after the subject credits are debited from my account Seller Name(print): StevertZawadeki- Seller Signature' ;; Date: t' VP Seller e-mail*: stevez@zawadakihomes.com 9. The account holder of the credits is responsible for submittal of this form,containing signatures,to the 13WSR Wetland Bank Administrator so the affected account can be properly debited. 2 No Impacts to any wetland or other water resource may commence until the credits have been debited and a copy of this form with stamped debit date has been received by the regulatory authority(ies),the account holder,and the credit user. When this form is completed and all required signatures are obtained, send with the fee check to: Wetland Bank Administration Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources 520 Lafayette Road North Saint Paul,MN 55155 BWSR Apptkatiun fw withdrawal of wetland Credits Form Rev 10/3/2013 Page 2 of 2 The following is a sample of a possible Purchase Agreement for the sale of Wetland Banking Credits. This Purchase Agreement does not necessarily cover all of the issues that would be important to Sellers and Buyers,nor does it address the terms that woidd be appropriate for any particular transaction. Sellers and Buyers should obtain the services of qualified legal counsel to adapt this Purchase Agreement to meet their specific needs. PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR WETLAND BANKING CREDITS THIS AGREEMENT is made this 20th_day of_November_,2013_between Steven Zawadski (Seller)and Xcel Energy (Buyer). 1. Seller agrees to sell to Buyer,and Buyer agrees to buy from Seller,the wetland banking credits (Credits)listed below: CREDITS TO BE SOLD Credit Acres or Wetland Plant Community Type3 Cost per State Fee Sub- Sq.Ft. Circ.39 Acre or Sq. 6 5% Fee Cost Group' Type2 . Foot A 0.0504 2 Fresh(wet)Meadow $71,874 0.065 $235.46 B 0.0350 3 Shallow Marsh $71,874 0.065 $163.51 C 0.539 n/a Upland $67,518 0.065 $2,365.49 D. 0.065 E. 0.065 Totals 0.6244 $2,764.47 El Check here if additional credit sub-groups are part of this account and are listed on an attachment to this document. 'A separate credit sub-group shall be established for each wetland or wetland area that has different wetland characteristics. 'Circular 39 types: 1, IL,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,B,U. 3Wetland plant community type:shallow open water,deep marsh,shallow marsh,sedge meadow,fresh meadow,wet to wet-mesic prairie,calcareous fen,open bog or coniferous bog,shrub-carr/alder thicket,hardwood swamp or coniferous swamp,floodplain forest,seasonally flooded basin.See Wetland Plants and Plant Communities of Minnesota and Wisconsin(Eggers and Reed,1997)as modified by the Board of Water and Soil Resources,United States Army Corps of Engineers.. ' I 2. Seller represents and warrants as follows: a) The Credits are deposited in an account in the Minnesota Wetland Bank administered by the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources(BWSR)pursuant to Minn. Rules Chapter 8420.0700-.0760. b) Seller owns the Credits and has the right to sell the Credits to Buyer. Page 1 of 2 BWSR Form:wca-bank-12(purchase agreement).doc Revised 6/1/2010 3. Buyer will pay Seller a total of$_42,530.24_for the Credits,as follows: a) $_0.00_as earnest money,to be paid when this Agreement is signed; and b) The balance of$_42,530.24 to be paid on the Closing Date listed below. 4. [ J]Buyer, [❑] Seller agrees to pay to a withdrawal fee of$_2,764.47_to the State of Minnesota based on 6.5%of the agreed to purchase price. At the Closing Date, [®] Buyer, [❑] Seller will execute a check made out for this amount,payable to the Board of Water and Soil Resources. 5. The closing of the purchase and sale shall occur on_January, 17 , 2014_(Closing Date)at _12:00 PM_. The Closing Date and location may be changed by written consent of both parties. Upon payment of the balance of the purchase price, Seller will sign a fully executed Application for Withdrawal of the Credits in the form specified BWSR,provide a copy of the Application for Withdrawal to the Buyer and forward the same to the BWSR along with the check for the withdrawal fee. 6. Buyer has applied or will apply to the City of Oak Park Heights_(Local Government Unit(LGU) or other regulatory authority)for approval of a replacement plan utilizing the Credits as the means of replacing impacted wetlands. If the LGU has not approved the Buyer's application for a replacement plan utilizing the Credits by the Closing Date,and no postponement of the Closing Date has been agreed to by Buyer and Seller in writing,then either Buyer or Seller may cancel this Agreement by giving written notice to the other. In this case, Seller shall return Buyer's earnest money, and neither Buyer nor Seller shall have any further obligations under this Agreement. If the LGU has approved the replacement plan and the Seller is ready to proceed with the sale on the Closing Date, but Buyer fails to proceed,then the Seller may retain the earnest money as liquidated damages. 11P Vii491.1P'' /1 // 2, /3 (Signat e of S:ller) (Date) gfignature ; yer) Date Page 2 of 2 BWSR Form:wca-bank-12(purchase agreement).doc Revised 6/1/2010