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<br /> <br />Comment Response <br />Water Resources (Item 11) <br />Page 32, Wastewater. If Scenario 4 is ultimately selected and the use of Subsurface <br />Sewage Treatment Systems (SSTS) becomes necessary, please be aware that <br />groundwater mounding can occur beneath septic system drain fields and poses a risk <br />similar to infiltration basins within areas prone to surface karst feature development. <br />Comment noted. <br />Page 33, Stormwater. The DNR recommends that stormwater features be used to <br />irrigate landscaping in the AUAR area as a means to reduce groundwater use, especially <br />in an area with known groundwater contamination. For example, please refer to the <br />Cities of Hugo, Medina, and Minnetrista, all of which successfully reuse stormwater for <br />irrigation purposes. Please note that the use of stormwater from constructed <br />stormwater features does not require a DNR Water Appropriation Permit. <br />Comment noted. Water reuse to irrigate lawn <br />and landscaping features will be considered for <br />future development in the area. <br />Page 33, Stormwater. We recommend that the proposed developments use native seed <br />mixes and plants in stormwater features and landscaping in order to provide pollinator <br />habitat. This is especially important since the federally endangered Rusty-patched <br />Bumble Bee has been documented within the vicinity of the project area. The Board of <br />Soil and Water Resources’ website contains many great resources for choosing seed <br />mixes and establishing native plants. <br />Comment noted. The project proposers will be <br />encouraged to use native seed mixes and plants <br />to promote pollinator habitat within the <br />landscaped areas.