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3 I TEM 12. W ATER R ESOURCES : W ETLANDS Mitigation Strategies The City will: 12.1 Delineate wetlands in acco rdance with the Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and classify wetlands according to Wetlands of the United States (Circular 39) and Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States. 12.2 Follow sequencing process of wetland avoidance, mi nimization, rectification, and mitigation as outlined in the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) if wetlands area altered. 12.3 Apply for applicable wetland permits to obtain authorization for wetland alterations under WCA and Section 404 prior to project cons truction if development activities will impact a jurisdictional wetland. 12.4 Mitigate areas of wetland impacts according to the requirements of the Wetland Conservation Act . 12.5 Submit wetland permit applications and replacement plans, as appropriate, to the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources, Rice Creek Watershed District, and the City of Lino Lakes. 12.6 Follow the requirements for wetland alterations delineated by the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD). 12.7 Minimize or avoid totally any filling of public waters through careful design. I TEM 13. W ATER U SE Mitigation Strategies The City will: 13.1 Monitor water usage and do not permit new development to proceed if it exceeds the capacity of the water supply and distribution system. 13 .2 Construct the water supply and distribution system in accordance with Minnesota Department of Health standards and with the goals, policies, and recommendations set forth in the city’s Comprehensive Water System Plan. 13.3 As necessary, amend the city’s Comprehensive Water System Plan and Capital Improvement Plan to be consistent with an future amendments or updates to the