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July 9, 2003 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Natural Heritage and Nongame Research Program, Box 25 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul. Minnesota 55155 -40 Phone: (651) 296 -7363 Jeff Lutz SEH Inc. 10901 Red Circle Drive Minnetonka, MN 55376 Fax: (651) 296 -1811 E -mail: sarah.hoffmann @dnr.state.mn.us E w 11] JUL 1 1 2003 L:9 SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON 10901 RED CIRCLE OR. *200 MTKA., MN 55343 Re: Request for Natural Heritage information for vicinity of proposed Lino Lakes Business Park T3 IN R22W Section 17, Anoka County NHNRP Contact #: ERDB 20040011 Dear Mr. Lutz, The Minnesota Natural Heritage database has been reviewed to determine if any rare plant or animal species or other significant natural features are known to occur within an approximate one -mile radius of the area indicated on the map enclosed with your information request. Based on this review, there are 4 known occurrences of rare species or animal aggregation sites in the area searched (for details, see enclosed database printout and explanation of selected fields). Following are specific comments for only those elements that may be impacted by the proposed project. Rare feature occurrences not listed below are not anticipated to be affected by the proposed project. • Lance- Leaved Violets (Viola lanceolata), a Threatened plant species, have been documented a little more than a quarter mile southwest of the proposed project site. This species, as well as several other rare plants including the Tubercled Rein - Orchid (Platanthera,flava var. herbiola), Cross - Leaved Milkwort (Polygala cruciata), and Twisted Yellow -Eyed Grass (Xyris torta), all Endangered species; Tooth —Cup (Rotala ramosior), a Threatened species; and Autumn Fimbristylis (Fimbristylis autumnalis) and Marginated Rush (Juncus marginatus), both species of Special Concern, have recently been documented throughout the Blaine and Lino Lakes areas in conjunction with field surveys conducted for various development projects. Given the location of the project area, we are requesting that a botanical survey of the project area be conducted. Surveys would need to be conducted when the plants are in bloom and should be conducted by individuals with previous experience doing rare plant surveys. I have enclosed a list of potential contractors for your reference. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and there are, of course, other botanists in the state who would be able to do these surveys. If it is determined that this project will impact any species listed as either Endangered or Threatened, you will need to contact Bonita Eliason, Supervisor, Natural Heritage and Nongame Research Program, at (651) 297 -2276 to discuss the endangered species permitting process. Minnesota's endangered species law (MS 84.0895) and associated rules (Chapter 6212.1800 - 6212.2300 and 6134) prohibit taking, importing, transporting, or selling endangered or threatened plants or animals, including their parts or seeds, without a permit. For plants, taking includes picking, digging, or destroying. I have enclosed some additional information on the permitting process for your reference. DNR Information: 651 - 296 -6157 • 1 -888- 646 -6367 • TTY: 651 -296 -5484 • 1- 800 - 657 -3929 An Equal Opportunity Employer Who Values Diversity Printed on Recycled Paper Containing a 1 Niv Minimum of 10% Post - Consumer Waste