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Minnesota Joint Application – Attachment C: Avoidance and Minimization 13620 Fenway Boulevard North – Hugo, Minnesota Carlson McCain, Inc. Page 2 8420.0515 Special Considerations. This section addresses the Special Considerations listed in Minnesota State Statute 8420.0515 that should he reviewed before submitting a replacement plan. 1. Endangered and threatened species – A review of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) Natural Heritage Information System (NHIS) data identified an observation of 1 female Blanding’s Turtle on the east side of Highway 61 in 1997 (approximately 1,100 feet from Wetland 1). No other observations were listed. Since there have been no observations in the past 25 years and since no observations were made during the site visit, there is little risk of this replacement project impacting endangered and threatened species. 2. Rare natural communities – A review of the NHIS data did not identify any rare natural communities. 3. Special fish and wildlife resources – The wetland is not connected to any stream (that would provide fish passage and spawning areas), does not contain any colonial water bird nesting colonies, retain enough surface water to act as a migratory waterfowl concentration area, provide shelter usable as a deer wintering area, and does not provide a wildlife travel corridor. 4. Archeological, historic, or cultural resource sites – A review of the Property for known archaeological, historical, or cultural resource sites was requested from the Minnesota State Historical Preservation Office. No sites were identified on the Property. 5. Groundwater sensitivity – industry Best Management Practices (BMPs), including a filtration trench surrounding the retention pond, grading to encourage natural infiltration within green spaces among the power line corridors, and others are incorporated into the site design per the City of Hugo’s rules. In utilizing these BMPs, groundwater risks due to this project will be minimized. 6. Sensitive surface waters – MN State Statue 7050.0335 was reviewed, and no outstanding resource value waters were identified on the Property. In addition, MN State Statute 6264.0050 was reviewed, and no trout waters were identified on the Property. 7. Education or research use – According to the Property owner, Wetland 1 is not used for any educational or research purposes. 8. Waste disposal sites – There has been no hazardous or potentially hazardous waste observed during site visits to Wetland 1. 9. Consistency with other plans – The Vision Statement of the City of Hugo’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan promotes development along several growth corridors, including Highway 61 (where this Project is located) to concentrate commercial/industrial development, allowing the non-Growth Corridor areas to remain sparsely populated to preserve the “rural” feel of the city. One of the Economic Development Guiding Principles is to “Provide quality development that will ensure an expanded tax base and employment opportunities for residents,” which this Project will provide.