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• Record of Decision City of Lino Lakes DNR has requested that a botanical survey be conducted in the project area. It is recommended, the survey be conducted by individuals with previous experience and when the plant species are in bloom. Mr. Jason Huseth, Senior Biologist at Tetra Tech EM Inc., and Mr. Marty Asleson, Environmental Specialist for the City of Lino Lakes completed a botanical survey at the proposed project site on July 17, 2003. In summary, a thorough field review by Mr. Huseth and Mr. Asleson encountered none of the above species mentioned in the above paragraph. The proposed project site was primarily maintained as non - native herbaceous old -field vegetation, dominated by Smooth Brome (Bromus inermis), Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa pratensis) and Reed Canary Grass (Phalaris arundinacea). Anoka County Ditch 10 and several smaller laterals along its extent contained primarily second growth woodland vegetation dominated by Box Elder (Acer negundo), Elm (Ulmus americana), Buckthorn (Rhamnus carthartica) and Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis). Focused searches were conducted in isolated depressions for suitable habitat for such species as Lanced - Leaved Violet (Viola lanceolata), Autumn Fimbristylis ( Fimbristylis autumnalis), Tubercled Rein - Orchid (Platanthera flava), Marginated Rush (Juncus marginatus), Clinton's Bulrush (Scripus clintonii; State Special Concern), and Cross Leaved Milkwort (Polygala cruciata; State Endangered). No rare species were found within the limited suitable habitat. Based on the findings of July 17th, 2003 field survey of the proposed project area and the absence of state - listed plant populations on the site, it was concluded that no rare plant populations would be directly impacted by the proposed development activities on -site. Wetland Impacts The proposed plan will not require the alteration of the wetlands on the site. In the event future development does encroach upon on -site wetlands, under the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) acts as the LGU for wetland impacts. The RCWD will assume wetland alteration permit authority over any wetland impacts. Anoka County Ditch No. 10 will be preserved in its existing condition. Water Related Land Use (Shoreland and Floodplain Impacts) The very eastern portion of the site is located within the designated shoreland zoning district for Marshan Lake. The City has adopted a shoreland and a floodplain ordinance that regulates development within these designated areas. The DNR has approved these ordinances. The proposed development will be in compliance with the standards of these ordinances.