08-04-25 - City Council Work Session Agenda

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of mapped NWI wetlands, NHD waterbodies, and Public Water Wetlands within the study area along with the presence of mapped sandy soils within the study area. • Toothcup: The toothcup (Rotala ramosior) is a vascular plant which typically occurs on the sandy shores of small shallow lakes set in a savanna landscape. Potential suitable habitat for the toothcup is unlikely to be present within the study area due to the absence of larger lakes and lakeshore within the study area. Tubercled Rein Orchid: The tubercked rein orchid (Platanthera flava var. herbiola) is a vascular plant which inhabits wet meadows or sunny savanna swales. It also occurs at the margins of shallow marshy lakes, especially where there is a turf of low -growing native grasses or sedges. Potential suitable habitat for the trubercled rein orchid may be located within the study area due to the presence of mapped NWI wetlands, NHD waterbodies, and Public Water Wetlands within the study area along with the presence of mapped sandy soils within the study area. Twisted Yellow -eyed Grass: The twisted yellow -eyed grass (Xyris torta) is a vascular plant that inhabits wet, sandy shores of shallow lakes in the Anoka Sandplain and in sandy or peaty meadows or swales. These environments are typically open and sunny, with acidic soils and fluctuating water tables. Potential suitable habitat for the twisted yellow -eyed grass may be located within the study area due to the presence of mapped NWI wetlands, NHD waterbodies, and Public Water Wetlands within the study area along with the presence of mapped sandy soils within the study area. c. Discuss how the identified fish, wildlife, plant communities, rare features, and ecosystems may be affected by the project, including how current Minnesota climate trends and anticipated climate change in the general location of the project may influence the effects. Include a discussion on introduction and spread of invasive species from the project construction and operation. Separately discuss effects to known threatened and endangered species. Federally Listed Species • Monarch Butterfly: The proposed project may affect monarch butterflies and/or suitable monarch habitat, but disturbances are anticipated to be temporary in nature and/or insignificant given available foraging and breeding habitat in the surrounding landscape; therefore, long-term impacts to the monarch butterfly are not anticipated. Additionally, the use of native species in seed mixes may be used to promote pollinator friendly habitat within the study area. Current climate trends may impact the availability of suitable habitat in the study area. Rusty Patched Bumble Bee: The proposed project may affect the rusty patched bumble bee and/or suitable bee habitat, but disturbances are anticipated to be temporary in nature and/or insignificant given available foraging and breeding habitat in the surrounding landscape; therefore, long-term impacts to the rusty patch bumble bee are not anticipated. Additionally, the use of native species in seed mixes may be used to promote pollinator friendly habitat within the study area. Current climate trends may impact the availability of suitable habitat in the study area. • Whooping Crane: The proposed project may affect the whooping crane and/or suitable crane habitat. Given that the whooping crane is designated as an experimental population, non -essential species by the USFWS and the Proposed Action would be completed on lands outside of a National Wildlife Refuge or National Park. The proposed project is not expected to significantly diminish the quality or extent of whooping crane suitable habitat within the study area vicinity. Therefore, Lino Lakes Main Street - AUAR 60 July 2025 Page 68 of 617